used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
carneliannoun
a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
corn-field
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
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 EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
farm-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
hoenounUS /hoʊ/
a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
kernelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “kernel” — the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
with speed
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
make square
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
bound or secured closely
From this reading There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading At the reservation road, she faced toward the sun and struck her horse to a canter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading She began at the bluff on the first uncovered row, and swung down it rapidly, her hoe flashing brightly in the sun as she pulled the dirt over the kernels.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
(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 There she tied her pony to a large stone on the slope of the bluff and well out of sight of the house, and, after hunting up the hoe, started energetically to cover up the planting of the day before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
at the time that
From this reading A mile out on the prairie to the east, she turned due north up a low ravine; and finally completed almost a perfect square by coming west, when on a line with the carnelian bluff, to the edge of the corn-field.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EARLY the next day, while the little girl's big brothers were busy with the chores, she mounted her pony and rode away southward from the farm-house.
