used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Mackenzie accepted the correction with a nod of understanding, sparing his words.
(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 TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "So you want to be a flockmaster?" said Tim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
callin's
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From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
flockmaster
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From this reading "So you want to be a flockmaster?" said Tim.
flockmasters
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From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
GrowersnounUS /ˈɡroʊərz/
plural of “grower” — someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
haycocknounUS /ˈheɪkɑːk/
a small cone-shaped pile of hay that has been left in the field until it is dry enough to carry to the hayrick
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Mackenzie accepted the correction with a nod of understanding, sparing his words.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
engage in
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Mackenzie accepted the correction with a nod of understanding, sparing his words.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So you want to be a flockmaster?" said Tim.
sheepmen
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From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you want to be a flockmaster?" said Tim.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading Mackenzie accepted the correction with a nod of understanding, sparing his words.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
SULLIVANnounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
carry out
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
that's
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From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
there's
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From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
TIM
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From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Mackenzie accepted the correction with a nod of understanding, sparing his words.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "So you want to be a flockmaster?" said Tim.
we're
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From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
(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 "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
at the time that
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Tim Sullivan spoke without humor when he made this correction in the name of his calling, sitting with his back to a haycock, eating his dinner in the sun.
WoolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mackenzie accepted the correction with a nod of understanding, sparing his words.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
an affirmative
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TIM SULLIVAN "Yes, they call us flockmasters in the reports of the Wool Growers' Association, and in the papers and magazines, but we're nothing but sheepmen, and that's all you can make out of us."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well, there's worse callin's a man, especially a young man, could take up.
