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Tumbling river range

Chapter I

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Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle
The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.
Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.
Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.
It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.
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Tumbling river range

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Tumbling river range is here in full — 552 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/110 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle
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The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.
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Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.
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Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.
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It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

Learner Dictionary

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

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ablaze adjective US /əˈbleɪz/

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading “The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.”

cans noun US /kænz/

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading “It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.”

miscellaneous adjective US /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading “It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.”

rambling adjective US /ˈræmblɪŋ/

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading “Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.”

Redhead noun US /ˈredhed/

someone who has red hair

From this reading “Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle”

Rifled adjective US /ˈraɪfəld/

of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel

From this reading “Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle”

shotguns noun US /ˈʃɑːtɡʌnz/

plural of “shotgun” — firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading “It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.”

Wheeler's noun US /ˈwiːlərz/

possessive form of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

Word partnerships in these lines

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final words adjective + noun

In this reading “It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.”

cattle country noun + noun

In this reading “It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.”

in fact preposition + noun

in reality or actuality

In this reading “It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.”

old house adjective + noun

In this reading “Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

BarnounUS /bɑːr/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

cansnounUS /kænz/

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

corralverbUS /kərˈæl/

enclose in a corral

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

cow-bells

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From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

crosstree

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From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

DognounUS /dɔːɡ/

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

Dolores

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From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/

confined on all sides

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

fenceverbUS /fens/

enclose with a fence

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

five-gallon

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From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

FlyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

GoldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

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

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

Hashknife

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

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

Hozie

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

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

hungverbUS /hʌŋ/

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

JHC

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From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

MysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

noise-maker

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

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

piledverbUS /paɪld/

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

ranch-house

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

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

RangenounUS /reɪndʒ/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

RedheadnounUS /ˈredhed/

someone who has red hair

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

RifledadjectiveUS /ˈraɪfəld/

of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

saddle-horses

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

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

shotgunsnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌnz/

plural of “shotgun” — firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

StagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

StormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

SunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

teamsnounUS /tiːmz/

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

ThickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/

comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/

bound or secured closely

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

TrailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

TrailsnounUS /treɪlz/

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

TumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

Tuttle

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From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

TwistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

verandanounUS /vərˈændə/

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

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 Tumbling River Range Hashknife of Stormy River The Santa Dolores Stage Thicker than Water The Morgan Trail The Redhead from Sun Dog The Valley of Twisted Trails Mystery at the JHC Ranch The Silver Bar Mystery Rifled Gold Tumbling River Range BY W. C. Tuttle

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

Wheeler'snounUS /ˈwiːlərz/

possessive form of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Two lanterns were suspended on the wide veranda which almost encircled the rambling old house; lanterns were hanging from the corral fence, where already many saddle-horses and buggy teams were tied.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ranch-house of Uncle Hozie Wheeler’s Flying H outfit was ablaze with light.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Lanterns hung within the big stable and there was a lantern suspended to the crosstree of the big estate.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading It was a big night at the Flying H. One of the stalls in the stable was piled full of a miscellaneous collection of empty five-gallon cans, cow-bells, shotguns; in fact, every kind of a noise-maker common to the cattle country was ready for the final words of the minister.

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