used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
Bixbee
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From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
Hilton
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From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
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 On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
long-proposed
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From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
Mexico'snounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊz/
possessive form of “mexico” — a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
Paulina
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From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
in the near future
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
spring-like
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From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On their arrival that good lady, informed of this desire, kindly proceeded to gratify her guest, and the entire party was presently led by her to the kitchen, the hero of this adventure modestly walking beside the fair lady of his love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
create by training and teaching
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on one of its most spring-like afternoons that a walking party of eight set out to pay a long-proposed visit to the ladies at Hilton Ranch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading February had come, bringing in its train such weather as verified the warmest praise of New Mexico's perfect climate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ladies talking over, by the way, the late attempt of the Apache on Hilton Ranch, Mrs. Bixbee declared herself curious to see the cellar in which Miss Paulina had caught that prowling savage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As the little party went gayly along the mesa, Leon, carrying his gun, shot doves for the evening meal, while the rest walked on, chatting merrily.
