used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT FARRON'S RANCH.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
best-hearted
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From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
cause to be bored
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
conceits
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From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
your usual mood
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
Farron
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From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
FARRON'S
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From this reading AT FARRON'S RANCH.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
fifty-mile
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From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
Jessie
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From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
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 The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
the force of workers available
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading AT FARRON'S RANCH.
ranchman
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From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
the state of being asleep
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The child was tired after the long, fifty-mile drive from Russell, and had been easily persuaded to go to bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
Wells'snounUS /ˈwelzɪz/
possessive form of “wells” — prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
at the time that
From this reading When Sergeant Wells reached Farron's ranch that evening little Jessie was peacefully sleeping in the room that had been her mother's.
which person or people
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Farron himself, with the two men who worked for him, was having a sociable smoke and chat, and the three were not a little surprised at Wells's coming and the unwelcome news he bore.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The ranchman was one of the best-hearted fellows in the world, but he had a few infirmities of disposition and one or two little conceits that sometimes marred his better judgment.
