aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
coins made of gold
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
Jeb
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From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
and nothing more
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
maid-of-all-work
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From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
PEBBLYadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
POLLY
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From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
POLLY'S
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From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
Ranch-house
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From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
Sary
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From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
supper-table
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From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So the group about the table felt free to talk as they liked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America Six intensely interested individuals sat about the supper-table in the living room at Pebbly Pit Ranch-house, the evening of the day they rode to Oak Creek to file the claim on the gold mine.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
at the time that
From this reading Sary, the maid-of-all-work, had the supper ready for the weary riders when they returned from their trip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having served the dessert, Sary went out to the barn to help Jeb, the foreman on the ranch, with the horses which had just come in from the long day's work.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY'S BUSINESS VENTURE.
