used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was thirty-horse to one-horse power, but the better animal won.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
autosnounUS /ˈɔːtoʊz/
plural of “auto” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was thirty-horse to one-horse power, but the better animal won.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was thirty-horse to one-horse power, but the better animal won.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
CHELLEY
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From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
cow-pony
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From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
a female human offspring
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
donkeysnounUS /ˈdɑːŋkiz/
plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
Kayenta
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From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
one-horseadjective
small and remote and insignificant
From this reading It was thirty-horse to one-horse power, but the better animal won.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
pulleysnounUS /ˈpʊliz/
plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
ropedverbUS /roʊpt/
past form of “rope” — catch with a lasso
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
express in speech
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
steersnounUS /stɪrz/
plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
dependable
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
thank-you-marm
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From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
thirty-horse
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From this reading It was thirty-horse to one-horse power, but the better animal won.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It remained for Kayenta to show us a new way out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CANYON DE CHELLEY We had been pulled out of difficulties by donkeys, men, autos and pulleys.
at the time that
From this reading When a terrific thank-you-marm jolted off our power, our late host’s daughter rode out on her stout cow-pony, roped us, so to speak, and started forward as though she intended to tow us.
which person or people
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The knowing horse, who had seen thousands of steers act as the old lady was doing now, treated the car with equal contempt, and braced her feet.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It was thirty-horse to one-horse power, but the better animal won.
