adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
bronconounUS /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ/
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
comrade's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
crapenoun
small very thin pancake
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
libationnoun
(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
pall-bearers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
PILOT'SnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
PORTnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PILOT'S LAST PORT In the old times a funeral was regarded in the Swan Creek country as a kind of solemn festivity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The occasion was the funeral of one of the ranch cowboys, killed by his bronco, but when the pall-bearers and mourners appeared with bands and streamers of crape, this was voted by the majority as “too gay.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In those days, for the most part, men died in their boots and were planted with much honor and loyal libation.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading There was often neither shroud nor coffin, and in the Far West many a poor fellow lies as he fell, wrapped in his own or his comrade's blanket.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was the manager of the X L Company's ranch that introduced crape.
