used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
baldpatenoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
canyonsidenoun
the steeply sloping side of a canyon
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
chaparralnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
Clinkernoun
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
placed crosswise
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
denudedadjectiveUS /dɪˈnuːdɪd/
without the natural or usual covering
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
dizzilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
ten 10s
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
Jessamy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
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 POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
held up in the air
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
lopeverbUS /loʊp/
run easily
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
meanderedverbUS /miˈændərd/
past form of “meander” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
precipitouslyadverbUS /ˌpriːˈsɪpɪtəsli/
very suddenly and to a great degree
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
RaggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
precisely, exactly
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
Selden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
slantedadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪd/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading POISON OAK RANCH The trail that meandered down Clinker Creek Canyon extended at right angles to the one that led to the Selden ranch.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a little, as they crossed the topmost part of it, the deep, rugged scar that marked the course of the river was visible.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
a Caucasian
From this reading Jessamy waved good-bye to her new friend at the parting of the ways and lifted White Ann into her long lope to the summit of the denuded hill.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The latter climbed a baldpate hill; then, winding its narrow way through dense locked chaparral higher than horse and rider, dipped down precipitously into the deep canyon of the American River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ragged and rocky and covered with trees and chaparral, the canyonside slanted down dizzily for over fifteen hundred feet.
