used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
aspensnounUS /ˈæspənz/
plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mighty glad to see you safe back, Miss Hosmer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
Hosmer
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From this reading Mighty glad to see you safe back, Miss Hosmer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
and nothing more
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Mighty glad to see you safe back, Miss Hosmer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mighty glad to see you safe back, Miss Hosmer.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
put a saddle on
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Mighty glad to see you safe back, Miss Hosmer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mighty glad to see you safe back, Miss Hosmer.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
not in physical motion
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
WATCHESnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE NIGHT WATCHES A light still burned in the Johnson ranch house, late as was the hour, when the car swung round a copse of aspens and brought it in view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Johnson himself came forth at sound of the automobile, with a sleepy Mary following.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But his true reason appeared in his added words, "I was just about ready to saddle a horse and head up there myself.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wouldn't go to bed, of course, knowing you were to come back," said he.
