used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Torrance surveyed the strong, young figure with inward approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door closed.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
dismounted
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From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door closed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later, Lorry was shown in.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Torrance surveyed the strong, young figure with inward approval.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
ForestrynounUS /ˈfɔːrəstri/
the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few minutes later, Lorry was shown in.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Torrance surveyed the strong, young figure with inward approval.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later, Lorry was shown in.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
LorrynounUS /ˈlɔːri/
a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
From this reading A few minutes later, Lorry was shown in.
most important element
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later, Lorry was shown in.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A few minutes later, Lorry was shown in.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Torrance surveyed the strong, young figure with inward approval.
supervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Torrance surveyed the strong, young figure with inward approval.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
Torrance
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From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
at the time that
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Torrance was reading a letter when his clerk proffered the young man a chair and notified the supervisor that a Mr. Adams wished to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Torrance surveyed the strong, young figure with inward approval.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _The Horse Trade_ The following day a young cowboy, mounted upon a singularly noticeable buckskin horse, rode down the main street of Jason and dismounted at the Forestry Office.
