used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
in addition
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
the act of breaking something
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
let have
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
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 morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
Roderick
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From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
put a saddle on
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
ShieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still sound asleep when Roderick arose at an early hour and started for the corral.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Grant Jones had remained overnight, ostensibly to pay Roderick a visit during the succeeding day.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
at the time that
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
in or at the place that
From this reading The corral where they were confined was a quarter of a mile away from the bunk house.
Whitley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whitley Adams had also been detained at the ranch house as a guest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IT WAS the morning following the big entertainment at the Shields ranch when Roderick and two other cowboy companions began the work of breaking some outlaw horses to the saddle.
