used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
(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 When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
bunk-house
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From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
Carolyn
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From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
Charley
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From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
cow-men
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From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
brought together in one place
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
half-ashamed
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From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
Heck
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From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
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 When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
the force of workers available
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
not one, and not any
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
Ophelia
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From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
with speed
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The cow-men quickly sobered down and by the time they reached their sleeping quarters on the faces of all were half-ashamed looks as if they had been playing at a game not quite dignified enough or proper for men of maturity and seriousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All were thoughtful and none seemed eager to start conversation.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Old Heck, Parker, Charley and the other cowboys had been unduly stimulated by the music, the laughter and the bright smiles of Carolyn June and Ophelia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
at the time that
From this reading When they stepped out of the house into the cool night these all were left behind.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
YOU'LL
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From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH It was a silent group that gathered in the bunk-house after the dance.
