used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
Ajos
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From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
CowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
put on clothes
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
HawesverbUS /hɔːz/
third-person singular of “haw” — utter “haw”
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
INCIPIENTadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
Lafe
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From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
LazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
by chance
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
a light shade of red
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
rosebushes
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From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The sight of her put the finishing touches to Lafe.
being of use or service
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
in or at the place that
From this reading AN INCIPIENT LOVE AFFAIR In the afternoon Johnson called on Miss Hawes at the Cowboys' Rest, where she bathed dishes and did other useful tasks.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was wearing a pink dress with the neck cut low, and looked very neat and wholesome.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nobody but a woman would have guessed that she had expected him.
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 Within half an hour, he was lost in speculation as to whether he could command sixty dollars a month if he went to work for the Lazy L. And perhaps he might be given the Ajos camp, with its comfortable adobe house and rosebushes in the yard?
