used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
bunkhouse
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From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
cordedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdəd/
of textiles; having parallel raised lines
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
move gently or carefully
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a young female
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
Gowan
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From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
HowdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Howdy, Mr. Ashton!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
Knowles
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From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
lonesomenessnoun
a disposition toward being alone
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
most important element
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Howdy, Mr. Ashton!
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
RECLAMATIONnounUS /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
two'snounUS /tuːz/
possessive form of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CHANCE OF RECLAMATION Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Glad to see you!" he said with hearty hospitality.
you've
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From this reading "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."
