used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
in the past
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
confined by bonds
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
make right or correct
From this reading This latter surmise later proved correct.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
put on clothes
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This latter surmise later proved correct.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This latter surmise later proved correct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
not one, and not any
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
and nothing more
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This latter surmise later proved correct.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
retiresverbUS /rɪˈtaɪrz/
third-person singular of “retire” — go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
in or at or to some place
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading This latter surmise later proved correct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
precisely as stated
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
in or at the place that
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My knowledge of California was at that time confined to several seasons spent on the coast, where the straw hat retires only in deference to a tradition which none of the flowers seem bound to respect.
a Caucasian
From this reading My guide was an elderly, very brown man, with a white moustache, and the bearing of an army regular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As my dress accorded with this experience, I was very glad to be conducted across the street to a little hotel.
a late time of life
From this reading THE OLD WEST I went to the ranch many years ago, stepping from the train somewhere near midnight into a cold, crisp air full of stars.
