inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
(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 The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
a person who is in charge
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
CodynounUS /ˈkoʊdi/
United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
characterized by great determination
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE FAIR HERMIT.
flower-garden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
gateman
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From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading THE FAIR HERMIT.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
engage in
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
Señorita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
Suelo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAIR HERMIT.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
someone who visits
From this reading The gateman did not lead the visitor into the hacienda, but, halting at the flower-garden gate, said:
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My visit is to the Señorita Suelo, not to her servant, the cowboy chief,” was the stern reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The gateman winced, for the cowboy king evidently was all powerful in that hacienda.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Visitors are not allowed here, and, were the cowboy king at home, he would not have admitted you,” said the man to Cody, as though determined to make another effort to talk.
