used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
on or to one side
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
confined by bonds
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
not accessible to view
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
set up or found
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
how
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From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
of the present time and place
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
engage in
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
MENDOZA
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From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
quicksandsnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
in the near future
From this reading A quick call from one quarter soon announced that the expected signs had been found.
that is looked for
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
time-worn
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From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one was eager to be first to make a discovery.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HIDDEN TRAIL OF MENDOZA There was an immediate scattering of the ten cowboys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter how cleverly the rustlers had concealed the marks of the many hoofs, and left a few time-worn tracks to deceive, some of those keen eyes now on the search were bound to discover what they so eagerly sought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jumping to the ground, they searched the earth for traces that would indicate how the herd had not passed into the quivering quicksands, but turned aside.
