used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
a state at a particular time
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
the act of departing
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
go away from a place
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
Ned
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From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
relieve from
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
in the near future
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The machine was kept headed as nearly as possible toward Arizona, though they often had to go some distance out of their way to get rid of bad places, or find a ford or bridge to cross a stream.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
we're
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From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON A STRANGE ROAD For several days they made good progress, for the roads were in fair condition.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading "And I think we're going to get a wetting before we leave the big state," put in Ned.
at the time that
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
in or at the place that
From this reading "We'll soon be out of Texas," remarked Bob one afternoon, when they had passed through a small ranch town where they had dinner.
you're
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From this reading "I think you're right," agreed the professor, as he turned and looked at a bank of ugly dark clouds in the southwest.
