used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
Alice
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From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
in addition
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
don't
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From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
Gertie
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From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
It's
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From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
Katy
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From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
plural of “tale” — 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 Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HUNTING PARTY The day following the arrival of the guests was spent in resting and seeing the ranch.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alice and Dick were also fascinated by all this space and freedom, but they saw deeper than the little girls.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "It's a wonderful place," said Dick, "and I don't wonder the Doctor is proud of it.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Katy and Gertie had never been on a large farm before, and the thousand acres of field and prairie and woodland, seemed as marvellous as the tales they had read of the big English estates.
a late time of life
From this reading But he is too well along in years to handle such a big undertaking.
