used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading So I went to my room and packed my few belongings.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
carefully weighed
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
divisible by two
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So I went to my room and packed my few belongings.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
go away from a place
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was dark, windy, stormy, yet there was no rain.
not any; not one
From this reading The night was dark, windy, stormy, yet there was no rain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading So I went to my room and packed my few belongings.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The night was dark, windy, stormy, yet there was no rain.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So I went to my room and packed my few belongings.
Sampson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
SLAPverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I went to my room and packed my few belongings.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The night was dark, windy, stormy, yet there was no rain.
carry out
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
plural of “wall” — 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 Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So I went to my room and packed my few belongings.
at the time that
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
in or at the place that
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE When I got out into the dark, where my hot face cooled in the wind, my relief equaled my other feelings.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading The night was dark, windy, stormy, yet there was no rain.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Daylight might disclose my footprints between the walls, but even if it did not, my work there was finished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sampson had told me to clear out, and although I did not take that as a dismissal I considered I would be wise to leave the ranch at once.
but in spite of that
From this reading The night was dark, windy, stormy, yet there was no rain.
