used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy quite glowed under the tribute.
CARITA
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From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
every person
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
with resolute determination
From this reading "I simply must go," he protested firmly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The boy quite glowed under the tribute.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I simply must go," he protested firmly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I simply must go," he protested firmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I simply must go," he protested firmly.
it's
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From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
immediately past
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I simply must go," he protested firmly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The boy quite glowed under the tribute.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
and nothing more
From this reading "I simply must go," he protested firmly.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
express in words
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The boy quite glowed under the tribute.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ENTER CARITA TWO days later Knight appeared at the table minus his sling, and announced that this must be his last day at the ranch.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The boy quite glowed under the tribute.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were expressions of regret from everybody, and from Blue Bonnet vigorous objections.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Though it's a big temptation to stay, I tell you.
