used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
(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 He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
bunk-house
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From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
set up or found
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
immediately past
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
MacNutt
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From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
MacNutt's
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From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
on one occasion
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
Ricker
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From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
RICKER'S
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From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
carry out
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading MacNutt’s strange actions in the last few days and his sister’s startling revelations concerning his father had him sorely troubled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In this state of mind he approached the bunk-house and found the cowboys forming in line under Bud Anderson’s leadership.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
Waneda's
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From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
a message informing of danger
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICKER’S WARNING Mason was up at sunrise the next morning and set out at once for the bunk-house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been convinced all along that things were not right at the Ricker ranch, and Waneda’s late and unexpected arrival the night before had clouded his mind with mystery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had determined to have another talk with MacNutt and have the man clear up a suspicion that was beginning to take shape in his mind.
