used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
alfalfanounUS /ˌælˈfælfə/
important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
in addition
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading To the outside it presented a blank face.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
corrals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading To the outside it presented a blank face.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
Hooper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
Hooper's
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From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the outside it presented a blank face.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
held dear
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
and nothing more
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading To the outside it presented a blank face.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To the outside it presented a blank face.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the outside it presented a blank face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only corrals and an alfalfa patch were not included.
whitewashnounUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading Hooper's ranch proved to be entirely enclosed by a wall of adobe ten feet high and whitewashed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The buildings within were all immaculate also: evidently Old Man Hooper loved whitewash.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A wide, high gateway, that could be closed by massive doors, let into a stable yard, and seemed to be the only entrance.
