used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
set up or found
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
immediately past
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
on the contrary
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
put a saddle on
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
move hurridly
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here we swung off from our ponies and ran back to check our foremost pursuers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We exchanged shots as we rode, but the motion and speed made our aim uncertain, as fortunately too was theirs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE CHASE In the last mile, however, we pulled away from them, as their ponies did not have the well fed strength of ours.
in or at the place that
From this reading I found out later that the nearest call I had, or rather Coyote had, was where a bullet struck into the piece of antelope that was swung on my saddle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a last thrilling dash we charged into the shelter of the foothills among the rocks and pines.
