used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The conductor was an exceedingly popular individual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The conductor was an exceedingly popular individual.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
FUGITIVEnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
Hachita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The conductor was an exceedingly popular individual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
MonumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
Pete's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The conductor was an exceedingly popular individual.
by chance
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
RodeonounUS /ˈroʊdioʊ/
an exhibition of cowboy skills
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
put a saddle on
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
move hurridly
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading FUGITIVE Rodeo, Hachita, Monument--long hours between each town as the local did its variable thirty-five miles an hour across the southern end of New Mexico.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
precisely as stated
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Pete's first experience in traveling by rail, and true to himself he made the most of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every one called him by his "front name," which he acknowledged pleasantly in like manner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He used his eyes, and came to the conclusion that they were aboard a very fast train--a train that "would sure give a thoroughbred the run of its life"--Pete's standard of speed being altogether of the saddle--and that more people got on and off that train than could possibly have homes in that vast and uninhabited region.
