used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
(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 Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
command with authority
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
DOTnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
graysnounUS /ɡreɪz/
plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
Honeyboy
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From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
go away from a place
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
the act of departing
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
engage in
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
neighs
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From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
REEDnounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
SliversnounUS /ˈslɪvərz/
plural of “sliver” — a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
communicated in words
From this reading The stallion uttered shrill neighs of protest at being left behind, and Princess balked at leaving her constant companion.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DOT REED The two went over their plans, arranging camp.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Slivers was to remain there while Allen went on to the ranch to ascertain if the feeling against Slivers was still vindictive.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Allen circled to the east, for he did not wish to leave a direct trail from Slivers' camp to the ranch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jim Allen knew that the fame of his grays had traveled all over the West and that if he took both with him, it would make the chances of his being recognized that much greater, so he hobbled Honeyboy and saddled Princess.
