used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was a different expression in Randerson's eyes.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Something of the solemn calmness of the scene was reflected in Ruth's eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But there was a different expression in Randerson's eyes.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
communicated in words
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But there was a different expression in Randerson's eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Something of the solemn calmness of the scene was reflected in Ruth's eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
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 Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
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 Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
Randerson
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From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
Randerson's
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From this reading But there was a different expression in Randerson's eyes.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Something of the solemn calmness of the scene was reflected in Ruth's eyes.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Something of the solemn calmness of the scene was reflected in Ruth's eyes.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Something of the solemn calmness of the scene was reflected in Ruth's eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something of the solemn calmness of the scene was reflected in Ruth's eyes.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a different expression in Randerson's eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
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 Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Seated on a rock in the shade of some trees that formed the edge of that timber grove in which he had tied Ruth's pony on a night that held many memories for both, they had watched, for a long time, in silence, the vast country before them.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had expressed a wish to come here, and Randerson had agreed joyfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DREAM COMES TRUE On the edge of the mesa, from which, on the day of her adventure with the injured ankle, Ruth had viewed the beautiful virgin wilderness that stretched far on the opposite side of the river, she was riding, the afternoon of a day a week later, with Randerson.
