used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
a youthful male person
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
brilliant-colored
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From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A rocking and two straight-backed chairs completed the furnishings.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A rocking and two straight-backed chairs completed the furnishings.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading A rocking and two straight-backed chairs completed the furnishings.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
Interestedly
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From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
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 At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
ranchman
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From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A rocking and two straight-backed chairs completed the furnishings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
straight-backedadjective
having a straight back
From this reading A rocking and two straight-backed chairs completed the furnishings.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BOB BECOMES OWNER OF A DOG Interestedly Bob gazed about him as he entered, for the first time in his life, the home of a ranchman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A rocking and two straight-backed chairs completed the furnishings.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above this crude bed was a rack holding three rifles and several revolvers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the opposite side of the room were a cupboard and table, while in the rear was another cupboard, and a stove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the left of the door, a bunk, covered with brilliant-colored blankets--which, had the boy known they were the handiwork of Indians, would have interested him greatly--extended from the wall.
