used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
having companions or an escort
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
BOGGED
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From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
increase twofold
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
set up or found
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
Sheila
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From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had detected a change in her father--he seemed coarse, domineering, entirely unlike his usual self.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading She had grown tired of the continued companionship, and despite the novelty of the sight she had become decidedly wearied of looking at the cowboys in their native haunts.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BOGGED DOWN Each day during the two weeks that her father had been at the Double R Sheila had accompanied him on his rides of exploration.
in or at the place that
From this reading Not that they did not appeal to her, for on the contrary she had found them picturesque and had admired their manliness, but she longed to ride out alone where she could brood over her secret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The possession of it had taken the flavor out of the joys of this new life, had left it flat and filled with bitter memories.
