agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
AiresnounUS /ˈeriz/
plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading The Desnoyers moved to Buenos Aires.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
augmentverbUS /ɔːɡˈment/
enlarge or increase
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
Buenos
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From this reading The Desnoyers moved to Buenos Aires.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Desnoyers no longer cared to live in the country.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
DESNOYERS
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From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
Hartrotts
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From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
Karl
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From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
landsnounUS /lændz/
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Desnoyers no longer cared to live in the country.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Desnoyers no longer cared to live in the country.
Madariagan
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From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Desnoyers moved to Buenos Aires.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Desnoyers no longer cared to live in the country.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
overseeingverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “oversee” — watch and direct
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
prolongingverbUS /proʊˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
re-invest
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From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The Hartrotts moved to Berlin as soon as Karl could sell all the legacy, to re-invest it in lands and industrial enterprises in his own country.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DESNOYERS FAMILY The “Madariagan succession,” as it was called in the language of the legal men interested in prolonging it in order to augment their fees--was divided into two groups, separated by the ocean.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading For twenty years, now, he had been the head of an enormous agricultural and stock raising business, overseeing hundreds of men in the various ranches.
