abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
a youthful male person
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
Dave
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From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
Dave's
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From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
deflectionnounUS /dɪˈflekʃən/
a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
with resolute determination
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
set up or found
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
a young female
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
Irene
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From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
lariatnounUS /ˈleriət/
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
for more time
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
not any; not one
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
not one, and not any
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
rightedverbUS /ˈraɪtɪd/
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
in the near future
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the stream she hesitated, remembering her mishap, but the boy slipped his unoccupied hand firmly under her arm, and they walked the log in safety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following day it was decided that the automobile, which since the accident had lain upturned by the roadway, should be brought to the ranch buildings.
which person or people
From this reading Dave harnessed his team, and, instead of riding one of the horses, walked behind, driving by the reins, and accompanied by the girl, who had proclaimed her ability to steer the car.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed to Irene that he continued his assistance when it was no longer needed, but she accepted the courtesy without remark.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading With the aid of the team and Dave's lariat the car was soon righted, and was found to be none the worse for its deflection from the beaten track.
