used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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anybody's
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From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
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move up and down repeatedly
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't scold, Hal," returned Bob.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
Hal
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From this reading "Don't scold, Hal," returned Bob.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
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ranchman
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From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Don't scold, Hal," returned Bob.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading "Don't scold, Hal," returned Bob.
in the near future
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a detailed critical inspection
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express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it wasn't quite fair.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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hard to endure
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
wasn't
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From this reading "I suppose it wasn't quite fair.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading AT THE RANCH As the ranchman watched this scene, his face was a study, but he soon forgot it in listening to the conversation between Thomas and Bob.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But I wanted to surprise you by getting a job myself, without anybody's help."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think it was quite fair to run away while I was trying to find a pony for you?" asked the agent.
