used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
next to; at the side of
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
crop'snounUS /krɑːps/
possessive form of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
fallowadjectiveUS /ˈfæloʊ/
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
a boy or man
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," returned George.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
plowingnounUS /ˈplaʊɪŋ/
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
REFORMERnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "No," returned George.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
at the time that
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
