used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
Kernwood
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From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
Lobo
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From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
Manzanitanoun
chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
OKadverbUS /ˈoʊˈkeɪ/
an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
outfittingnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪŋ/
the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
populatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjəleɪtɪd/
furnished with inhabitants
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
by chance
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading On the stage road to Kernwood City, below Lobo Wells, was the OK ranch, owned by Oscar Knight.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Manzanita River promised much, near its source, but as it flowed farther south the desert sands were too much for its existence, and it finally ceased to be a stream less than twenty miles south of Lobo Wells.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Lobo Wells was really the head of the valley, at the north end, being situated near the mouth of Manzanita River, and almost against the hills.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Fifteen miles due south of Lobo Wells was the town of Kernwood City on the bank of the fast fading stream, an outfitting place for a few scattering cattle ranches in that vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Manzanita County was not heavily populated, nor were there many towns, which possibly accounted for the fact that Lobo Wells was the county seat.
