adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Billy loomed large amongst his men.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
breakfasted
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From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
BridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
Byrne
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From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
Byrne's
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From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
donatedverbUS /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/
past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Billy loomed large amongst his men.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Billy loomed large amongst his men.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Billy loomed large amongst his men.
Miguel
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From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
Pesita's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading His mount was the largest that the picket line of Pesita's forces could produce.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND so it was that having breakfasted in the morning Bridge and Miguel started downward toward the valley protected by an escort under Captain Billy Byrne.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For an hour they rode along the trail, Billy and Bridge conversing upon various subjects, none of which touched upon the one uppermost in the mind of each.
wide-brimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An old service jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, both donated by brother officers, constituted Captain Byrne's uniform.
