used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
anew
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
(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 All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
CARLSON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
the act of departing
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
the act of giving
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
HERTHAnounUS /ˈhɜːrθə/
the Teutonic goddess of fertility; later identified with Norse Njord
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
Joan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
a unit of instruction
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
held up in the air
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
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 All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
plaintnoun
(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
Reid'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reid” — Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Mackenzie felt that he did not need the record of his rival to hold Joan out of his hands.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
for a short time
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
Sullivan'snounUS /ˈsʌlɪvənz/
possessive form of “sullivan” — United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
uninformedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/
not informed; lacking in knowledge or information
From this reading Joan had come shortly after Reid's unexplained departure, and had gone back to her flock again uninformed of Reid's criminal career.
precisely as stated
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading All afternoon Mackenzie had heard the plaint of lambs; they had lifted their wavering chorus all during Joan's lesson, giving her great concern that Carlson designed attempting a trespass on her father's land.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading HERTHA CARLSON Swan Carlson or his woman was running a band of sheep very close to the border of Tim Sullivan's lease.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world had changed around for him amazingly in the past few days.
