AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
leered
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From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
Others
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From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
Phipps
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From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
ROPINGnounUS /ˈroʊpɪŋ/
capturing cattle or horses with a lasso
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
TADnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "I didn't suppose he could ride like that," marveled Tom Phipps.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Others fell in behind them until fully half the spectators had joined the procession.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Neither did any of the rest of us," answered Walter.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading Chunky leered down at his companions as he passed them and winked solemnly.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading TAD WINS A ROPING CONTEST In their enthusiasm two of the ranchers hoisted Chunky to their shoulders and marched about singing.
