aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
ClipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading SURMOUNTING THE DIFFICULTY.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
the act of departing
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
not any; not one
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
SURMOUNTINGverbUS /sərˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully
From this reading SURMOUNTING THE DIFFICULTY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURMOUNTING THE DIFFICULTY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First, the rancher seemed to be alone at the ranch.
underhandadjective
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this clash was going forward between the rancher and Clip, Matt's mind had been busy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If that was really the case, then there had been no one belonging to the place to interfere with the machines.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The result of his thinking forced the conclusion that Gregory was innocent of any underhand work.
