used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
buckingverbUS /ˈbʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
didn't
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From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
being one more than seven
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
every-day
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From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
a social unit living together
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
your parents
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
a young female
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
most important element
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
engage in
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
under normal conditions
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
precisely as stated
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
at the time that
From this reading The girl was about as wild as them and usually joined in those bucking contests, so when I went courting her she wanted me to join in on the fun.
in or at the place that
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
which person or people
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As my every-day work was riding and handling cattle, this kind of sport didn’t interest me.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading I was serious and wanted to make love, so those boys were a great worry to me, as when I wanted to court the girl the boys wanted to ride calves.
produce a literary work
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
yearlingsnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋz/
plural of “yearling” — a young child
From this reading I worked about twenty miles from where she lived and used to go to see her quite often, but she had two brothers about eight and ten years old and they were wild as Indians and their main sport and pastime was riding wild calves and yearlings.
a late time of life
From this reading MY MARRIAGE In the days that I write of there were very few women folks in the country and a less number of girls, but there was one family who had one girl of about seventeen years and I thought she was very attractive.
