used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
(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 He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
avalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
bisonnounUS /ˈbaɪsən/
any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
cowmen
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From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
gritted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mounted on a good horse, one might hope to ride clear of the advancing avalanche of hoofs and horns.
move hurridly
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
SOLVEDadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
express in speech
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
stampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
steersnounUS /stɪrz/
plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A MYSTERY SOLVED Frank, after that one spasm of alarm, gritted his teeth, and thought fast.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He knew that frequently experienced cowmen, caught in the rush of a thousand lumbering steers, had been ground to death under countless hoofs.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
(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 He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was so in the old days, when bison dotted the plains of the great West.
at the time that
From this reading He had heard the rancher, as well as the cowboys, speak of the terrors of the stampede, when the cattle were in a frenzy, through fear, and utterly beyond all management.
