used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
aren't
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From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
glowerverbUS /ˈɡlaʊər/
look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
coins made of gold
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
LEVINE
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From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
without good reason
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
Mollie's
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From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
and nothing more
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER PETER LEVINE It is to be feared that the boys did not have as pleasant a time on that Saturday afternoon motor drive as they had hoped to have.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I guess we can stand it if you can," Mollie responded lightly, which only caused him to glower the more.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
in or at the place that
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For, whereas the girls should have showered their attentions upon them, the boys, they insisted upon talking about nothing but Gold Run Ranch, which was the name of the property left to Mrs. Nelson by her great uncle.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
won't
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From this reading "You seem mighty glad to go out to this forsaken old ranch where you won't see us for the whole summer."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You aren't very complimentary to us," Frank grumbled, as he hunched himself over the wheel of Mollie's car.
