used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
make calm or still
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
cottonwoodnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊd/
any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
Ferguson
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having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
the act of departing
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
loping
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From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
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rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
slumberousadjective
quiet and tranquil
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
snowcapped
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From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
in the near future
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mountains rose in the distances, their snowcapped peaks showing above the clouds like bald rock spires above the calm level of the sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Three hours out of Dry Bottom he had struck the Ute trail and was loping his pony through a cottonwood that skirted the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
Utenoun
a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico
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vari-colors
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From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was an enchanted country through which he rode; a land of vast distances, of white sunlight, blue skies, and clear, pure air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over the mountains swam the sun, its lower rim slowly disappearing behind the peaks, throwing off broad white shafts of light that soon began to dim as vari-colors, rising in a slumberous haze like a gauze veil, mingled with them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE FLAT It was the day appointed by Ferguson for his presence at the Two Diamond ranch, and he was going to keep his word.
