used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Smoke was rising from the stove-pipe chimney.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
a female human offspring
From this reading The woman in the doorway was the mother; the other was the daughter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The woman in the doorway was the mother; the other was the daughter.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
FORTY-MILE
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From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Smoke was rising from the stove-pipe chimney.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
hay-land
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From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
milk-pail
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From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The woman in the doorway was the mother; the other was the daughter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
and nothing more
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Smoke was rising from the stove-pipe chimney.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
get rid of
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Smoke was rising from the stove-pipe chimney.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
stove-pipe
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From this reading Smoke was rising from the stove-pipe chimney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
wasn't
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From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FORTY-MILE RIDE The ranch was only a small log shack, of two rooms, with corral and sheds and hay-land around it; it wasn't much of a place, but we were glad to get there.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman in the doorway was the mother; the other was the daughter.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As we drew up, one of the women looked out of the kitchen door, and the other stood in a shed with a milk-pail in her hand.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading They were regular ranch women, hard workers and quick to be kind in an emergency.
