used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
the state of being absent
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
any thing at all
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
subject to appointment
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
Belllounds
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From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
foremanshipnoun
the position of foreman
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
of great significance or value
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
intolerantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərənt/
unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
a small worthless amount
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
round-up
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From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
a male human offspring
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
up to a particular time
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.
