used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
BILL'SnounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S SUMMONS.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S SUMMONS.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
someone who is a detective
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
Dunbar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
pards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
pioneeringverbUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pioneer” — open up an area or prepare a way
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
Sim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
Star-A
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S SUMMONS.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perry was an educated man--altogether of too fine a grain, the scout thought, to be “pioneering it” in the cattle country.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sim Pierce had left the Star-A ranch, on the occasion of his first visit, immediately after dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While Mrs. Dunbar, happy as a lark, was clearing away the dishes and singing about her work, the scout and Dick Perry sat in front of the cabin.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thanks to you and your pards, Buffalo Bill,” said Perry, “the worst of the Star-A troubles are over.
