adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
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 WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
beatenadjectiveUS /ˈbiːtən/
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
CARnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
OREnounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
Phipps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The Pony Rider Boys had carried away the real prizes of the cowboy meet.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Tad and Chunky, one bearing a rifle, the other a handsome saddle, were proud boys when they rode home with Tom Phipps and their companions that night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
witted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their companion had been beaten in a fair contest, principally because his opponent had been quicker witted.
WRECKEDadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading WRECKED IN AN ORE CAR It was all the ranch owner could do to keep peace after Tad Butler had so cleverly outwitted his adversary in the rope throwing contest.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, though the defeated man was fairly beside himself with rage, the cowboys generally favored fair play.
