adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
broncobusting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
CasparnounUS /ˈkæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
Cattleland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
CHAMPIONSHIPnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
delegationsnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “delegation” — a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
duplicatedverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/
past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
FourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
Messiter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Nowhere outside of Cattleland could it have been duplicated.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
populatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjəleɪtɪd/
furnished with inhabitants
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
riotedverbUS /ˈraɪətɪd/
past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
From this reading All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Large delegations, too, had come in by railroad from Caspar, Billings, Sheridan, Cheyenne and a score of other points, so that the amphitheatre that looked down on the arena was filled to its capacity.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading All night the little town had rioted with its guests.
WORLD'SnounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading FOR THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP The scene on which Helen Messiter’s eyes rested that mellow Fourth of July was vivid enough to have interested a far more jaded mind than hers.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading Wyoming is sparsely populated, but the riders of the plains think nothing of traveling a hundred miles in the saddle to be present at a “broncobusting” contest.
