used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
in actual fact
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
(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 was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
cause to be bored
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
put or send forth
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
cayusenoun
a small native range horse
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
copper-brown
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From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
corduroysnoun
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
the organ of sight
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
the act of departing
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
landmarksnounUS /ˈlændmɑːrks/
plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
Manning's
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From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
not one, and not any
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
roannounUS /roʊn/
a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The month was late October, and a suggestion of frost was in the air: on the grass blades of the low places, was actually present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
very small
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
a just detectable amount
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
vicious-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
in or at the place that
From this reading Like a hound, he seemed to discern landmarks where none were visible to the eye.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE RED MAN AND THE WHITE Well out upon the prairie, clear of the limits of the tiny town, two men were headed due west, into the night, apparently into the infinite.
which person or people
From this reading As was all but usual at that day, the direction they were going bore no trace of a road; but the man astride the vicious-looking roan cayuse who led the way, the same copper-brown man with the corduroys of Bob Manning's store, showed no hesitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no moon, but here, with nothing to cast a shadow, it was not dark.
