used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
command with authority
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
increase twofold
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
set up or found
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
HartenounUS /hɑːrt/
United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
set afire or burning
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
engage in
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
not any; not one
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
on one occasion
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And he did not once ask her a direct question about herself or concerning her business.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
silencesnounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
softeningnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
carry out
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
THEFTnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Thornton found a lamp, lighted it and placed it on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
unconventionallyadverb
in an unconventional manner
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
(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 And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DOUBLE THEFT After that there were no more uncomfortable silences in the Harte cabin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with the act he seemed to take upon himself the part of host, playing it with a quiet courtesy and gentleness fitting well with the unconscious grace of his lithe body and with the kindliness softening his dark eyes.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He told her of his ranch, of the cowboys working for him, of the cattle they were running, of little incidents of everyday life on the range, seeking to make her forget that in reality they were strangers very unconventionally placed.
