used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you ready, Molly?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
FRINGEnounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading IN THE FRINGE OF THE WOODS.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
the act of departing
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE FRINGE OF THE WOODS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Are you ready, Molly?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE FRINGE OF THE WOODS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Are you ready, Molly?"
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
put a saddle on
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE FRINGE OF THE WOODS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Fully realizing the mistake he had made in waiting, the rancher now did his best to improve the precious time at his disposal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His own pony had remained obediently near his companion, while the brush was going on between his master and the Sioux on the other side of the stream.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The former hastily climbed into the saddle, and taking the reins in hand, looked at his wife.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN THE FRINGE OF THE WOODS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you ready, Molly?"
