used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
camping-ground
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From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
Lone-tree
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From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
the middle of the day
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
a brief written record
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
pack-horse
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From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
PONDnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading POND SEIZED WITH TERROR.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
put a saddle on
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading POND SEIZED WITH TERROR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
the season of growth
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading POND SEIZED WITH TERROR.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing of note occurred in the little camp at the Lone-tree Spring that first night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A ride of six or seven miles brought them into the trail of the larger party, and at noon, or a little before, the Texan halted on the camping-ground occupied by that party the night before.
the act of using
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
at the time that
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading POND SEIZED WITH TERROR.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The next morning both woke with the sun, and after a hearty meal the pack-horse was loaded, the other animals saddled, and the route taken for the Hills.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Just before sunset the young Texan and Willie Pond took a gallop of four or five miles to exercise their horses and use themselves to the saddle, and when they came back with freshened appetites, ate heartily, and afterward slept soundly.
