used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Bar-T ranch-house was a veritable fort.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
(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 All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
Bar-T
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From this reading The Bar-T ranch-house was a veritable fort.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
fencedverbUS /fenst/
past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The Bar-T ranch-house was a veritable fort.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
a young female
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
ranch-house
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From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
second-story
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From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His stories of his adventures as a Texas Ranger, and over the Border into Mexico, amused her; but they had not impressed her much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading There was a reason for this that the girl did not entirely understand, although her father often hinted at it.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The Bar-T ranch-house was a veritable fort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bar-T ranch-house was a veritable fort.
watch-lights
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
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 WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the second-story windows of the ranch-house, overlooking the porch roof, were barred with iron rods set in the cement, like those on the first floor.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT Frances looked through her barred window, out over the fenced yard, and down to the few twinkling watch-lights at the men's quarters.
