used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But Miss Graham was accustomed to the heat and the glare.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS "MARJORIE."
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading But Miss Graham was accustomed to the heat and the glare.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading But Miss Graham was accustomed to the heat and the glare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
ten 10s
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS "MARJORIE."
MARJORIE
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From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS "MARJORIE."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
a particular point in time
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
not any; not one
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS "MARJORIE."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
and nothing more
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS "MARJORIE."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading MAKING THE BEST OF THINGS "MARJORIE."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She paused for a moment, gazing off over the vast prairie to the California mountains, nearly a hundred miles away.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very hot, the sun was blazing down as only an Arizona sun can blaze, and not a breath of air was stirring.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The clear call rang out, breaking the afternoon stillness of the ranch, but there was no response, and after waiting a moment Miss Graham gave her wheeled chair a gentle push, which sent it rolling smoothly across the porch of the ranch house, down the inclined plane, which served the purpose of steps, to the lawn.
