used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
any thing at all
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
cheatedverbUS /ˈtʃiːtəd/
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
nickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
tailoredadjectiveUS /ˈteɪlərd/
severely simple in line or design
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning the first man called to see her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patricia was ready for him, clothed in her office tailored suit and her office manner.
which person or people
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He said that if anything he was too honest, and that this was the reason why he hadn’t a ranch of his own and was not independent.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
but in spite of that
From this reading Hawkins informed Patricia, in the very beginning of their conversation, that he was a fair man who never yet had cheated any one out of a nickel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The man’s name was Hawkins, and he seemed much surprised to find that a young woman owned the “small cattle ranch in Nevada.”
