used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
blondesnounUS /blɑːndz/
plural of “blonde” — a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
Evelyn
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From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
EVELYN'S
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From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Great rattlers!" the old man exclaimed.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great rattlers!" the old man exclaimed.
healthy-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
lasses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
ranch-house
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From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
rattlers
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From this reading "Great rattlers!" the old man exclaimed.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
the season of growth
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVELYN'S FIRST DAY ON THE NEW RANCH.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were two healthy-looking lasses, both blondes with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evelyn extended a cordial invitation to Mrs. Jones and her two daughters to drive over to the ranch-house some day and spend the day with her, and the mother gladly accepted the invitation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Terry kept the old man busy telling him of the improvements that they were contemplating making on the ranch and of the residence that they would build down by the big mineral spring.
