used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
Betty
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From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
coins made of gold
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The ranch is mine, you know," she laughingly reminded the girls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The ranch is mine, you know," she laughingly reminded the girls.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "The ranch is mine, you know," she laughingly reminded the girls.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "The ranch is mine, you know," she laughingly reminded the girls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MINE The next day much excitement filled the ranch house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And if there are gold mines on it I certainly intend to find them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But Mr. Nelson had meant what he had said, and there was Mrs. Nelson as eager as the girls to keep him to his word.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading Betty declared that she had not slept a wink the night before, worrying for fear her father had not meant what he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The ranch is mine, you know," she laughingly reminded the girls.
