used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
(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 VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
next to; at the side of
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
blood-hound
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From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
fianceenounUS /fiˈænsi/
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
financingnounUS /fəˈnænsɪŋ/
the act of financing
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the Cliffs Mr. Maynard placed a hand on the lines in order to stop the horses.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At the Cliffs Mr. Maynard placed a hand on the lines in order to stop the horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
Latimer
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From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At the Cliffs Mr. Maynard placed a hand on the lines in order to stop the horses.
Maynard
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From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
the force of workers available
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
not any; not one
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At the Cliffs Mr. Maynard placed a hand on the lines in order to stop the horses.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At the Cliffs Mr. Maynard placed a hand on the lines in order to stop the horses.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
SerenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading At the Cliffs Mr. Maynard placed a hand on the lines in order to stop the horses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Finding that John and his fiancee needed no assistance from him in entertaining themselves, Tom gave his full attention to the banker from Chicago.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
male cat
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE VICTORY Serenely oblivious of all the excitement that had been caused at Pebbly Pit by the accident, Tom Latimer drove Mr. Maynard and the happy betrothed pair back to the ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
at the time that
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading John and Anne sat on the back seat while Mr. Maynard sat beside Tom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hence, by the time they reached Rainbow Cliffs, Mr. Maynard was like the blood-hound when he scents a new trail--he was more than anxious to join these energetic men in financing the vast projects so well described by young Latimer.
