used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him were Kennedy and Bob Scott.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading With him were Kennedy and Bob Scott.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
put a saddle on
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
possessing sweep
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
up to a particular time
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The storm had swept the air till the ranges shone blue and the plain sparkled under a cloudless sky.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With him were Kennedy and Bob Scott.
WhisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
Wickwire
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From this reading Bob Scott and Wickwire, riding at daybreak, picked up a trail on the Fence River road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLOSING IN In the morning the sun rose with a mountain smile.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A consultation was held at the bridge, and within half an hour Whispering Smith, with unshaken patience, was in the saddle and following it.
