used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
(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 party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
Ann
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From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “He was the ‘belle of the ball’ all right,” chimed in another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “He was the ‘belle of the ball’ all right,” chimed in another.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading “He was the ‘belle of the ball’ all right,” chimed in another.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading “He was the ‘belle of the ball’ all right,” chimed in another.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
disprovedverbUS /dɪˈspruːvd/
past form of “disprove” — prove to be false
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
ecstacy
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From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
set up or found
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He was the ‘belle of the ball’ all right,” chimed in another.
Hick's
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From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
cause to move by striking
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
Jane
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From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
Jimsey
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From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
and nothing more
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He was the ‘belle of the ball’ all right,” chimed in another.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
witty remark
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
suah
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From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ike suah has made the hit of his life,” Jimsey declared, to the other cowboys.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
male cat
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading She had pronounced Ruth’s little plot for getting Ike and Sally together, “a silly trick,” although the other girls had found considerable innocent enjoyment in it, and the big foreman of Silver Ranch rode home with them after midnight in a plain condition of ecstacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party at the schoolhouse was declared a success by all Jane Ann Hick’s Eastern friends—saving, of course, The Fox.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had only danced with Tom and Bob and had disproved haughtily of the entire proceedings.
