Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

anew

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

(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 Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

enclose with a fence

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

the audience at a stadium or racetrack

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the quality of being humane

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

ten 10s

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Tuesday noon.

plural of “itinerary” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

most important element

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was Tuesday noon.

according to the clock

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

in an official role

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

on one occasion

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

the local environment

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

with speed

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

with speed

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

an exhibition of cowboy skills

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

capturing cattle or horses with a lasso

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

propose a toast to

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Hundreds of tourists, sight-seeing the West, had so arranged their itineraries that they might be present at the big exhibition of riding, roping, racing, bull-dogging and other cow-country arts,--arts rapidly becoming mere memories of a day too quickly passing.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading It was Tuesday noon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE GRAND PARADE Eagle Butte was a jam of humanity.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Special excursion rates had brought thousands from all parts of western Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At one o'clock the Grand Parade would circle the mile track at the "Grounds"--a hundred level acres enclosed by a high board fence lying at the west edge of Eagle Butte, between the Cimarron River and the road that led out to the Vermejo--swing down the main street of the town, return again to the enclosed area, flow once more past the grandstand, salute the judges of the coming events, and the Fifth Annual Independence Rodeo of Eagle Butte would be officially opened.