adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
cayusenoun
a small native range horse
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
corrugates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
cowpunchernoun
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
crisperadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪspər/
comparative of “crisp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
Eden's
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From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
GuisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
light-blueadjective
of a light shade of blue
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
light-brown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
OrlandonounUS /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
peach-vines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
pinkishadjectiveUS /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/
of a light shade of red
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
simon-pure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
soil-touched
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From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
trooper'snounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
possessive form of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
unblinkingadjective
showing no visible emotion
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
unwrinkledadjective
not wrinkled or creased
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
vintagenounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
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 Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His forehead was unwrinkled--a rare thing in that prairie country where the dry air corrugates the skin; his light-brown hair curled loosely on the brow, graduating back to closer, crisper curls which in their thickness made a kind of furry cap.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His wide felt hat, turned up on one side like a trooper’s, was well back on his head; his pinkish brown face was freely taking the sun, and his clear, light-blue eyes gazed ahead unblinking in the strong light.
WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He had the appearance of being dressed for the part, like an actor who has never mounted a cayuse, in a Wild West play.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet on this particular day,--when the whole prairie country was alive with light, thrilling with elixir from the bottle of old Eden’s vintage, and as comfortable as a garden where upon a red wall the peach-vines cling--he seemed far more than usual the close-fitting, soil-touched son of the prairie.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure “cowpuncher.”
