used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
CHEYENNEnounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading CHEYENNE.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
indiscriminateadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/
failing to make or recognize distinctions
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
Inter-Ocean
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From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
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 He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
one-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
three-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
not known
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This is where I put up," said Mr. Scott.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Inter-Ocean Hotel, in front of which his guide halted, was a fine brick structure of three stories, which seemed hardly at home in the loosely built town, which had sprung up as if by magic on the prairies.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading He saw one long street, of unusual width, lined with an indiscriminate variety of buildings from one-story saloons and offices to two and three-story buildings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Paul looked about him with eager curiosity, for he had all a youth's keen zest in visiting unknown places.
