used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
Alverado
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From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
arroyonounUS /ərˈɔɪoʊ/
a stream or brook
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
your usual mood
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
divisible by two
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
go away from a place
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
coated with paint
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading In the meantime Alverado had to be accepted perforce as a member of the party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first place, he showed no disposition to leave, and in the second, even had he done so, there was no horse or burro that could be spared for him to ride.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the supplies carried by the aeroplane, therefore, was a stock of dynamite from the red painted box.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading THE HORSE HUNTERS Bright and early the next day the aeroplane whizzed back to the arroyo, carrying a fresh supply of food and water, for Mr. Bell had decided to investigate his "prospect" thoroughly while he had an opportunity.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
be the cause or source of
From this reading To his mind, he had declared, the lead, or pay streak, ran back far into the base of the barren hills, and might yield almost untold of riches if worked properly.
