used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT THE HOUSE PARTY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT THE HOUSE PARTY.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
CAN'T
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From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
gotten under control
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
Frieda
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From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT THE HOUSE PARTY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
Jim
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From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
mess-wagons
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From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
Olilie
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From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT THE HOUSE PARTY.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
round-up
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From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
the season of growth
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT THE HOUSE PARTY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading There was a big, rusty valise between them which contained the entire wardrobe of the four members of the house party from Rainbow Ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
at the time that
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The four girls were being driven over to the Simpson ranch in a big wagon, which was used in the spring as one of the mess-wagons at the round-up, when the cowboys brought in the stock to be branded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack sat on the driver's seat with Jim; Frieda, Jean and Olilie were on piles of straw in the back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I CAN'T call you Olilie, it is too long and too funny a name," Frieda announced.
