acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You know the hundred an' forty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
cantered
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From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
Chavon
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From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
CovertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
don't
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From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading “You know the hundred an' forty.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
goin
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From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading “You know the hundred an' forty.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know the hundred an' forty.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
mnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
mornin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
RamonanounUS /rəˈmoʊnə/
shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
Sonoma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Saxon had chosen her field on the big spur of Sonoma Mountains as the objective of their ride.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
Trilliumnoun
any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petaled flower
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
WaternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Say, I bumped into something big this mornin' when I was goin' to fetch Ramona,” Billy said, the clay pit trouble banished for the time.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They cantered out the gate, thundered across the bridge, and passed Trillium Covert before they pulled in on the grade of Wild Water Canyon.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know the hundred an' forty.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I passed young Chavon along the road, an'--I don't know why--just for ducks, I guess--I up an' asked 'm if he thought the old man would lease the hundred an' forty to me.
