adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
Barry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
cantered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he turned Satan and cantered, with the piebald trailing, back towards Black Bart.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
piebaldadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪbɔːld/
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading Then he turned Satan and cantered, with the piebald trailing, back towards Black Bart.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Black Bart stood in the centre of the street facing in the opposite direction, and he looked back over his shoulder towards his master.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned Satan and cantered, with the piebald trailing, back towards Black Bart.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Then he turned Satan and cantered, with the piebald trailing, back towards Black Bart.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading There was apparently a perfect understanding between them, and the master first glanced up and made sure of the position of the sun and the length of time he might allow for the trip home, before he decided to follow the whim of the wolf-dog.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he turned Satan and cantered, with the piebald trailing, back towards Black Bart.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The rider turned in the saddle and sent a sharp whistle towards the animal, but he was answered by a short howl of woe that made him check Satan and swing around.
wolf-dog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHALLENGE All this time Black Bart had trotted contentedly ahead of Satan, never having to glance back but apparently knowing the intended direction; save that when Dan Barry turned to the road leading out of the little town, the wolf-dog had turned in an opposite direction.
