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Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.
Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.
As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.
He was fit; there was no doubt of that.
Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.
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Trailin'!

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of Trailin'! is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.
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Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.
/ˈkruːəl ˌɪnˈdiːd hæd bɪn ðə peɪs wɪtʃ næʃ meɪnˈteɪnd jet ðeɪ hæd ˈnevər bɪn ˈeɪbəl tuː ˈoʊvərhɔːl ðə ˈflaɪɪŋ ˈpaɪbɔːld ʌv ˈænθəni bɑːrd/
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As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.
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He was fit; there was no doubt of that.
/hiː wɑːz fɪt ðer wɑːz noʊ daʊt ʌv ðæt/
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Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

flopped verb US /flɑːpt/

inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely

From this reading “THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.”

lariat noun US /ˈleriət/

a long noosed rope used to catch animals

From this reading “As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.”

Nash noun US /næʃ/

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading “Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.”

overhaul verb US /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/

travel past

From this reading “Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.”

piebald adjective US /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

From this reading “Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.”

roan noun US /roʊn/

a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding

From this reading “THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.”

strands noun US /strændz/

plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading “As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.”

thoroughfares noun US /ˈθɜːroʊferz/

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading “Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.”

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ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

BardnounUS /bɑːrd/

a lyric poet

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

CrueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

DARKNESSnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He was fit; there was no doubt of that.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

earnounUS /iːr/

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

ELDARA

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He was fit; there was no doubt of that.

floppedverbUS /flɑːpt/

inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

grewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was fit; there was no doubt of that.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

hillsnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

lariatnounUS /ˈleriət/

a long noosed rope used to catch animals

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

lightsnounUS /laɪts/

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/

kept in good condition

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

mustangnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋ/

small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

NashnounUS /næʃ/

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He was fit; there was no doubt of that.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/

travel past

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

pacenounUS /peɪs/

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

piebaldadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

riseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

roannounUS /roʊn/

a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

slopenounUS /sloʊp/

an elevated geological formation

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

stirrupsnounUS /ˈstɜːrəps/

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/

dependable

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

strandsnounUS /strændz/

plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was fit; there was no doubt of that.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Coming down the main street--for Eldara boasted no fewer than three thoroughfares--the first houses which Nash passed showed no lights.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

toesnounUS /toʊz/

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/

having a top of a specified character

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

uncramped

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was fit; there was no doubt of that.

wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As they trotted down the slope, Nash looked to his equipment, handled his revolver, felt the strands of the lariat, and resting only his toes in the stirrups, eased all his muscles to make sure that they were uncramped from the long journey.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DARKNESS IN ELDARA Even the stout roan grew weary during the third day, and when they topped the last rise of hills, and looked down to darker shadows in Eldara in the black heart of the hollow, the mustang stood with hanging head, and one ear flopped forward.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Cruel indeed had been the pace which Nash maintained, yet they had never been able to overhaul the flying piebald of Anthony Bard.

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La-a-a-dies
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