used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "This is--" Blue Bonnet looked at the youth inquiringly.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "This is--" Blue Bonnet looked at the youth inquiringly.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is--" Blue Bonnet looked at the youth inquiringly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
and nothing more
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "This is--" Blue Bonnet looked at the youth inquiringly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
engage in
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
on the contrary
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
sketchyadjectiveUS /ˈsketʃi/
giving only major points; lacking completeness
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is--" Blue Bonnet looked at the youth inquiringly.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Besides, she did not know the visitor's name,--introductions had been of a rather sketchy sort that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
at the time that
From this reading A FALLING OUT IT was quite late when they reached the ranch, and an anxious crowd was awaiting them on the veranda.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Blue Bonnet wished there were rather fewer people there; it was tiresome to make explanations before such an audience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Suddenly she made up her mind: she would explain nothing just then, and trust to her grandmother's ready tact to understand her reasons.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "This is--" Blue Bonnet looked at the youth inquiringly.
