Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

later than; following

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

remove the dust from

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

the act of grazing

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

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From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

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From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

and nothing more

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

above and across; more than

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

with speed

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

needing moisture

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

in the direction of

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading How green the stretch of grazing land looked; how verdant the distant pines and firs, fresh from nature’s bath!

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The dust in the wagon road was all gone, and now occasionally the horses splashed with delight through mud puddles.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As he had predicted the day before, a heavy rain began just as they were about to re-saddle the horses to return to _HW_ ranch.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

in or at the place that

From this reading A WESTERN TRAGEDY “After all, we have not gained much by staying at the Mission over night, for another storm is coming and we better hurry to some place of shelter or we shall all be drenched to the skin,” remarked Henry West, as he casually glanced over his shoulder toward the Southwestern horizon, where an ominous looking rain-cloud was rapidly rising.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.

but in spite of that

From this reading The morning dawned soft and warm; fresh from the washed hillsides came the ozone; the east was filled with fiery, red clouds, which warned them that the rain was not yet all spilled upon the thirsty earth.