used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
having companions or an escort
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
anew
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
(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 Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
at any time
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
set up or found
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
something that is lost
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
MacDonnell
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From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
a particular point in time
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He looked better than any of his friends had anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, they had found each other again at just the right moment and were more devoted, more united than ever before.
which person or people
From this reading FAREWELL ABOUT a week later Captain MacDonnell arrived at the Rainbow Ranch accompanied by a man servant who waited upon him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank explained his own change of attitude to his wife, but all the events of the past seemed small in comparison with their loss.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since there was so much sorrow in the world at the present time, Jack and Frank had made up their minds that they would not let their own influence other people more than they could avoid.
