used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
anew
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
Bryant
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From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
dismounted
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From this reading Bryant dismounted and shook hands with the ranchman.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Bryant dismounted and shook hands with the ranchman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
how
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From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
howdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
I've
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From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
and nothing more
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
ranchman
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From this reading Bryant dismounted and shook hands with the ranchman.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
express in words
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Bryant dismounted and shook hands with the ranchman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
sunburntadjective
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "As I promised if I should be riding by this way again, I've stopped to say 'howdy.'
(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 "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As Lee Bryant reined his horse to a stop before the small ranch house, a man seated on a stool just within the open doorway rose and came out to join him.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading He was a man of thin, stooped body; his sandy hair streaked with gray formed a fringe about his bald crown; and on his lined, sunburnt face there rested a shadow of worry that appeared to be habitual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, how are you making it, Mr. Stevenson?" he greeted.
