adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
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 If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
breakfasters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
EldoradonounUS /ˌeldərˈɑːdoʊ/
an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
IdahonounUS /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Oh My had partly initiated him in particular things the preceding day and had learned that, after the waking cup of coffee, he preferred to breakfast at table, rather than in bed.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If he wanted a horse, or if he wanted a swim or a motor car, or any ranch medium or utility he desired, Oh My informed him, all he had to do was to call for it.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also, Oh My had warned him that breakfast at table was an irregular affair, anywhere between seven and nine, and that the breakfasters merely drifted in at their convenience.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The next morning Graham learned further the ways of the Big House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arriving in the breakfast room at half past seven, Graham found himself just in time to say good-by to the _Gazette_ man and the Idaho buyer, who, finishing, were just ready to catch the ranch machine that connected at Eldorado with the morning train for San Francisco.
