used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
set up or found
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
heatingnounUS /ˈhiːtɪŋ/
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
HORSEMENnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
laconicallyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
on one occasion
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
palatesnounUS /ˈpæləts/
plural of “palate” — the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading They selected a camp site near a running stream, and after watering and feeding the horses and mules they built a fire for the evening meal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a way with him, however, and the food took on a certain flavor that agreed eminently with the boys’ palates.
at the time that
From this reading “Was a cook, once,” Silent explained laconically, when complimented on the success of his meal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Silent, of his own accord, took charge of the cooking, which consisted mainly in boiling the coffee, frying bacon, and heating a can of beans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HORSEMEN IN THE STORM Darkness found the four riders with a little over a third of their journey completed.
