used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
(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 All was well with Columbine, despite her trouble.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
Belllounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
ColumbinenounUS /ˈkɑːləmbaɪn/
a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading All was well with Columbine, despite her trouble.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
and nothing more
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
ranch-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
a source of difficulty
From this reading All was well with Columbine, despite her trouble.
hard to endure
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
unsolvableadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvəbəl/
not easily solved
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was well with Columbine, despite her trouble.
(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 All was well with Columbine, despite her trouble.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She had said, "But--let what will come!"--and she was waiting.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wade noticed that after her trying experience with him and Wilson and Belllounds Columbine did not ride frequently.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He managed to get a word or two with her whenever he went to the ranch-house, and he needed only look at her to read her sensitive mind.
but in spite of that
From this reading She remained upheld in spirit, while yet she seemed to brood over an unsolvable problem.
