used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
a youthful male person
From this reading 'Hello, John old boy,' he cried warmly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
Carr
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From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Hello, John old boy,' he cried warmly.
the act of departing
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading 'Hello, John old boy,' he cried warmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Hello, John old boy,' he cried warmly.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
ranch-house
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From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
cut with a saw
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading 'Hello, John old boy,' he cried warmly.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was late evening and a week after the departure of Howard's guests.
at the time that
From this reading He rode hard and there was a look of anxiety in his eyes when he came upon his friend smoking thoughtfully in the big living-room of the ranch-house.
which person or people
From this reading Howard dragged his boot heels down from the table top when he saw who it was and jumped to his feet his hand outstretched.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A Warning and a Sign John Carr made a special trip back to Desert Valley ranch for a word with Howard.
