used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
anew
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
Alden
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From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What became of Munson?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
eh
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From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "And you rescued your enemies, too?
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, you had luck."
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
how
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From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Well, you had luck."
a form of address for a man
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
Munson
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From this reading What became of Munson?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading "And you rescued your enemies, too?
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Both kinds--good and bad," remarked Hank, as he told how, after getting the rare films, they had nearly been lost again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And you rescued your enemies, too?
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you had luck."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A NEW KIND OF DRAMA "And so you really got what you went for; eh, boys?" asked Mr. Alden, proprietor of Big B ranch, as the trio rode in.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you rescued your enemies, too?
