the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
any thing at all
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
Banion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Naught had been sacred to him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Woodhull resolved that they should not both live.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
CassianounUS /ˈkæʃiə/
any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Naught had been sacred to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
instant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Woodhull resolved that they should not both live.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
NaughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Naught had been sacred to him.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Woodhull resolved that they should not both live.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
determined
From this reading Woodhull resolved that they should not both live.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Naught had been sacred to him.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
except for; apart from
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
SECRETSnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Woodhull resolved that they should not both live.
SIERRASnounUS /siˈerəz/
plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Woodhull resolved that they should not both live.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naught had been sacred to him.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
Wingate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had read the letter without an instant's hesitation, feeling that anything was fair in his love for this woman, in his war with this man.
WoodhullnounUS /ˈwʊdhʌl/
United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927)
From this reading THE SECRETS OF THE SIERRAS Sam Woodhull carried in his pocket the letter which Will Banion had left for Molly Wingate at Cassia Creek in the Snake Valley, where the Oregon road forked for California.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no post office there, yet Banion felt sure that his letter would find its way, and it had done so, save for the treachery of this one man.
