used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading They’ve started the drive.
EMPTIESnounUS /ˈemptiz/
plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
an act that fails
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Too late,” Teddy stammered.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “We’ve lost.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
realizesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
Roy
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From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
spinsnounUS /spɪnz/
plural of “spin” — a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
stammered
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From this reading “Too late,” Teddy stammered.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They’ve started the drive.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
They've
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From this reading They’ve started the drive.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Too late,” Teddy stammered.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
unrelievedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve lost.
at the time that
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE TRAIN OF EMPTIES When one has counted so heavily on something, has worked desperately for it, the moment when one realizes failure seems so definite, so unrelieved, that the world spins on unnoticed.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Teddy and Roy sat in their saddles, staring down into the valley, despair written in every line of their faces.
