used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
amitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL
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From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
Ferne
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From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
FEUDnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
hotheadedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
the force of workers available
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
an angry dispute
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
spiltverbUS /spɪlt/
inflected form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
not in physical motion
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They had been neighbors, these three families, had settled side by side in this new land of Arkansas, had hunted and feasted together in amity.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
wastefuladjectiveUS /ˈweɪstfəl/
inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
widenverbUS /ˈwaɪdən/
become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading In an hour had arisen the rift between them that was to widen to a chasm into which much blood had since been spilt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
Yarnell
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From this reading CONCERNING THE BOONE-BELLAMY-YARNELL FEUD The story that Ferne Yarnell told them in the parlor of the hotel had its beginnings far back in the days before the great war.
a late time of life
From this reading Forty years later it was still running its blind wasteful course.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It began with a quarrel between hotheaded young men.
