used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big man's enthusiasm had demanded immediate satisfaction.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
of short duration or distance
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The big man's enthusiasm had demanded immediate satisfaction.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
to come or go into
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The big man's enthusiasm had demanded immediate satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
set up or found
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
of the present time and place
From this reading The big man's enthusiasm had demanded immediate satisfaction.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading So he had insisted on a tour of inspection.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
and nothing more
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The big man's enthusiasm had demanded immediate satisfaction.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
and nothing more
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The big man's enthusiasm had demanded immediate satisfaction.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he had insisted on a tour of inspection.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had just returned from a brief inspection of the little ranch for Bill's edification.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading So he had insisted on a tour of inspection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
UNREGENERATEadjective
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His headlong nature impelled him to the earliest possible digestion of the life he was about to enter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
a late time of life
From this reading THE UNREGENERATE Later in the afternoon the two brothers found themselves seated on the veranda talking together, as only devoted relationship will permit after years of separation.
