used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
Clayton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
without deviation
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
JamisonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪmɪsən/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1944)
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
Kenneth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
of an obscure nature
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
ROCKYadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The road skirted the foothills for some distance, then followed the canyon several miles; and then, branching off, led directly to Jamison Ranch.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading As the twilight deepened into night, Nature took on a solemn and mysterious beauty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading In the early evening, a wagon load made up of the members of the Clayton household, Kenneth Hastings and some Scotch neighbors, started for the same destination.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Parties of mountaineers, some on horseback, some in wagons, started for Jamison Ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALL It was the day of the ball.
