used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
(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 young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
DosnounUS /dɔːs/
the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
Dr
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From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
easternernounUS /ˈiːstərnər/
an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
fastnesses
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From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
headquarteredverbUS /ˈhedkɔːrtərd/
past form of “headquarter” — provide with headquarters
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
José
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From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
go away from a place
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
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 The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
held dear
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
Mayfield
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From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
possessiveadjectiveUS /pəˈzesɪv/
serving to express or indicate possession
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
Post'snounUS /poʊsts/
possessive form of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
Pozos
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From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
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 BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
San
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From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
except for; apart from
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The regular Ranger stayed a fortnight with his deputy before he went on his leave and left the easterner in full possession of the job.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He headquartered in a snug cottage near Post’s and his housekeeping was an amused delight to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
Wolcott
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From this reading BEFORE he went back to San José Dr. Mayfield took keen satisfaction in introducing Dean Wolcott to the precipitous trails and the secret fastnesses of the wild land he loved, and in presenting him to the people on widely separated ranches.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man told himself that never in all his life--a singularly serene one, save for the months in France and the episode of Dos Pozos--had he been so solidly happy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Always he said, with possessive pride, “I want you to shake hands with a mighty good friend of mine, your new Forest Ranger!”
