used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
in addition
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
drawing-room
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From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
far-seeing
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From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
Hamlin
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From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
Jim
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From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
Matteson
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From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
like better; value more highly
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
sympathizesverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading To him the West has been birthplace, playground, battlefield.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Hamlin Garland is Western in every sense of that broad term.
WesternernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like Jim Matteson, the hero of his latest novel, he sympathizes with the elements.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He might appear to be at home in an Eastern drawing-room, but we think that he would prefer to live in his own country.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Not only as a writer but also as a man he takes that far-seeing, keen, sincere, unconventional view of things in general that distinguishes the thoroughbred Westerner.
