used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course not," observed Uncle John.
placed crosswise
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
doesn't
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From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Of course not," observed Uncle John.
and nothing more
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
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 YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
man-madeadjectiveUS /ˈmænmeɪd/
not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course not," observed Uncle John.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Of course not," observed Uncle John.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
POPPIESnounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
a special situation
From this reading "A State boundary is a man-made thing, and doesn't affect the country a bit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Of course not," observed Uncle John.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
We've
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From this reading We've just climbed a miniature mountain back in Arizona, and now we must climb a mate to it in California.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "But it doesn't look any different," said Myrtle, peering out of the window.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading YELLOW POPPIES "So this is California!" exclaimed Patsy gleefully, as the automobile left Parker and crossed the Arizona line.
