used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
bustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
CANADIANadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
at any time
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
husknounUS /hʌsk/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
a large number or amount
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
Masterson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
Mobeetie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
MushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
paleface
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
peggedverbUS /peɡd/
inflected form of “peg” — succeed in obtaining a position
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
predatoryadjectiveUS /ˈpredətɔːri/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading A Cheyenne killed a buffalo in the flats that stretch from the Canadian, and as he peeled the husk from that buffalo the nearest paleface was thirty miles away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Masterson, ever full of the spirit of progress, gave up buffalo hunting for the nonce, and carried “chain” and pegged corners, and did what other deeds an amateur might do towards aiding the surveyors in laying out Mobeetie.
in or at the place that
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
which person or people
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE WILD ROSE OF THE CANADIAN The town’s name was Mobeetie and, for the expansive suddenness of its springing up, might better have been Mushroom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Later, he aided the public in laying out certain predatory characters who from time to time rode into Mobeetie with a purpose of spoil.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The next day came engineers, and ran lines and mapped out town lots on the ground where that buffalo was slain; within a week thereafter Mobeetie buzzed and bustled.
