used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
Bowman'snounUS /ˈboʊmənz/
possessive form of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
cowmen
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From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
crispnessnounUS /ˈkrɪspnəs/
a pleasing firmness and freshness
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST GAME.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE FIRST GAME.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
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 In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
engage in
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
cut with a saw
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST GAME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading The sun shone from an unclouded sky, and the air had just enough crispness to make exercise enjoyable.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
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 In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an ideal day for hunting among the mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In short, it was a perfect copy of that day which saw the V. W. W. start from Fort Steele on their long ride northward to Bowman's ranch.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The other cowmen would have been glad to join in the hunt, but they could not be spared from duty.
