used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
AcenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
Bert
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From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
dimmernounUS /ˈdɪmər/
a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
depressingly dark
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
Melton's
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From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
ominous-looking
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From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
cut with a saw
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
in the near future
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
propel through the air
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
male cat
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Soon it had so increased in size that it obscured the sun, and a gloomy twilight settled over the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first they did not notice the gathering storm, but as the sun grew dimmer and dimmer they looked up, as did many of the cowboys, and saw the ominous-looking cloud.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Bert and Dick and Tom were in the neighborhood of the branding pen, watching the men throw the cattle and brand them with Mr. Melton's mark.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But one day a small black cloud appeared on the western horizon, and grew larger with amazing rapidity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Within an Ace Work about the ranch went steadily on, and there were few interruptions to the daily course of events.
