used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
(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 bank of the river was deserted by all save himself.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SAM ASKS FOR HIS PAY.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The bank of the river was deserted by all save himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
boded
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From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bank of the river was deserted by all save himself.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The bank of the river was deserted by all save himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAM ASKS FOR HIS PAY.
brought together in one place
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
he's
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From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
herdsmennounUS /ˈhɜːrdzmɪn/
plural of “herdsman” — someone who drives a herd
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The bank of the river was deserted by all save himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SAM ASKS FOR HIS PAY.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
not any; not one
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading SAM ASKS FOR HIS PAY.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The bank of the river was deserted by all save himself.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM ASKS FOR HIS PAY.
except for; apart from
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
precisely as stated
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We did our very best to save him, but he’s gone, and my father is a millionaire.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The herdsmen were gathered in little groups about the ranch, conversing in hushed tones, and now and then there was an ominous growl among them that boded no good to somebody, and threatening eyes and scowling faces were turned toward the window of the office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was the burden of Arthur Howard’s thoughts, as he wandered restlessly about the grove, with his hands in his pockets, and his eyes fixed on the ground.
