76
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From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
Antonio
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From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
Enrique's
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From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
groom-to-benoun
a man who is engaged to be married
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
LasnounUS /lɑːs/
plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
Norquin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
Palomas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
parishionersnounUS /pərˈɪʃənərz/
plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
SPRINGnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Meanwhile, Father Norquin visited the ranch and spent a few days among his parishioners, Miss Jean acting the hostess in behalf of Las Palomas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPRING OF ’76 The spring of ’76 was eventful at Las Palomas.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the pigeon hunt, Uncle Lance went to San Antonio to sell cattle for spring delivery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the arrangements were made by the padre and Miss Jean, the groom-to-be apparently playing a minor part in the preliminaries.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The priest proved a congenial fellow of the cloth, and among us, with Miss Jean’s countenance, it was decided not to delay Enrique’s marriage; for there was no telling when Uncle Lance would return.
