used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after he took his leave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
carved-leather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly after he took his leave.
high-heeled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after he took his leave.
hoodsnounUS /hʊdz/
plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
and nothing more
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
go away from a place
From this reading Shortly after he took his leave.
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
PlantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
quarter-mile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
rawhidenounUS /ˈrɔːhaɪd/
untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Plant, his good humour entirely recovered, bellowed after him a dozen jokes and invitations.
riatanoun
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
put a saddle on
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after he took his leave.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
stiff-brimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
StirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
tapaderos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shortly after he took his leave.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
precisely as stated
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
which person or people
From this reading Down the road a quarter-mile, just before the trail turned off to the mill, Bob and his guide, who was riding down the mountain, passed a man on horseback.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He rode a carved-leather saddle, without tapaderos.[Footnote: Stirrup hoods] A rawhide riata hung in its loop on the right-hand side of the horn.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a very stiff-brimmed hat encircled by a leather strap and buckle, a cotton shirt, and belted trousers tucked into high-heeled boots embroidered with varied patterns.
