used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
not being in a specified place
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
afouladjectiveUS /əˈfaʊl/
especially of a ship's lines etc
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
anew
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
in the past
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
effusionnoun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
every person
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
apart from; not including
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
findernounUS /ˈfaɪndər/
someone who comes upon something after searching
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
the force of workers available
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
metricaladjectiveUS /ˈmetrɪkəl/
based on the meter as a standard of measurement
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
not one, and not any
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
a human being
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very anxious for its recovery for more reasons than one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had the notebook in the inside pocket of her riding jacket, having decided to return it to him in person, and this had been her first opportunity, he having been away for the whole of the previous week on some range matter requiring his personal attention.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PASSING OF A CLOUD But that was a week ago and now she was riding homeward with him in the moonlight.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It contained some valuable memoranda about his range work; and then, again, he had private reasons why none of the men should chance to fall afoul of his metrical effusion.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He had evidently dropped the book from his shirt pocket during his struggle with the refractory gate, and on his return had interrogated everyone on the ranch about it except the actual finder, that worthy being absent at the time of his return on some errand for Miss Carter.
