used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
accentedadjectiveUS /ˈæksentɪd/
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
alfalfanounUS /ˌælˈfælfə/
important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading The alfalfa grew amazingly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
recognizable; marked
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
electrifiedverbUS /ɪˈlektrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “electrify” — excite suddenly and intensely
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
Elsa
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From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The alfalfa grew amazingly.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
hopefulnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpfəlnɪs/
full of hope
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
with speed
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in spite of the money uncertainty, there was the lift of hopefulness and happiness in the atmosphere of the ranch.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading One morning Elsa electrified the ranch by announcing that the second field now in blossom was full of wild bees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading PAPA WOLF October came in with a decided diminution of heat and with an accented brilliancy in sky and sand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of getting the remainder of the twenty-five acres into alfalfa went on rapidly.
