used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FRED AND TERRY AFTER CATTLE THIEVES.
(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 The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRED AND TERRY AFTER CATTLE THIEVES.
banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading Then he bought a guitar, a banjo and a splendid flute.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Then he bought a guitar, a banjo and a splendid flute.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading FRED AND TERRY AFTER CATTLE THIEVES.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
Crabtree
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From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
at any time
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading Then he bought a guitar, a banjo and a splendid flute.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
FRED
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From this reading FRED AND TERRY AFTER CATTLE THIEVES.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading Then he bought a guitar, a banjo and a splendid flute.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
pianosnounUS /piˈænoʊz/
plural of “piano” — a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
with speed
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
TERRYnounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading FRED AND TERRY AFTER CATTLE THIEVES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dealer promised to send them all down to the ranch the next day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading FRED AND TERRY AFTER CATTLE THIEVES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Terry, being a good judge of musical instruments, went to a music store in Crabtree, ran his fingers over the keys of half a dozen different pianos, and quickly made his selection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he purchased a splendid violin, paying seventy-five dollars for it, which was the most costly violin that was ever sold in Crabtree, for he was very fond of good violin music.
