AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
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 Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
cottonwoodsnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊdz/
plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
Forrest
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From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
UnmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FAMILY REUNION The hospitality of a trail wagon was aptly expressed in the invitation to enjoy ourselves.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 Some one had exercised good judgment in selecting a camp, for every convenience was at hand, including running water and ample shade from a clump of cottonwoods.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Turning our steaming horses free, we threw ourselves, in complete abandonment and relaxation, down in the nearest shade.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one was well fortified with brown cigarette papers and smoking tobacco, and singly and in groups we were soon smoking like hired hands and reviewing the incidents of the morning.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unmistakable hints were given our host of certain refreshments which would be acceptable, and in reply Forrest pointed to a bucket of creek water near the wagon wheel, and urged us not to be at all backward.
