Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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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.

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.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

(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.

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.

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.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

-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.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

(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.

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.

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.

a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN As the Young Doctor had said, Orlando Guise did not look like a real, simon-pure "cowpuncher."