used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
for the reason that
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
CastingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
encroachingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
divisible by two
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
Horton
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From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
Horton's
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From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
not any; not one
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Casting about in my mind for an excuse for calling on her now, I was impelled to go on, even without an excuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
park-like
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From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
with speed
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was plain that she avoided us, through no fault or desire of her own, but out of very shame because of the brand on the cattle that had ruined our crops.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading I had not met Mrs. Horton since the morning that the wheat crop was destroyed, although I had seen her passing the house frequently on her way to and from the store.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Sooner than I had expected, despite my anxiety, the ravine widened, the encroaching walls became lower, the light stronger, and, in a moment more, I came out on a wide, park-like opening, back of Mr. Horton's house.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading HUNTING FOR GUARD The ravine was a mile or more in length, and I traversed it rapidly without coming upon any traces of Guard or the wildcat.
