used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
any person at all
From this reading "Does anybody know where Ruth is?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
dearly loved
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
the act of departing
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does anybody know where Ruth is?"
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does anybody know where Ruth is?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Does anybody know where Ruth is?"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
mist-dimmed
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From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
rain-splashed
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From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
RAINBOWnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Does anybody know where Ruth is?"
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
to-morrow
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From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading Jack inquired from a big sofa near the fire, looking about their beloved sitting room with an expression of unfailing affection.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Does anybody know where Ruth is?"
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "The very clouds themselves weep at the thought of our departure from the Rainbow Ranch," Jean exclaimed dramatically, pressing her piquant nose against the rain-splashed window of the living room in the Lodge and gazing out over the mist-dimmed fields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FAREWELL TO THE RAINBOW RANCH The coming of late September to the neighborhood of the ranch brought with it a storm and heavy downpour of rain.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "She must be nearly worn out with packing and getting us ready to start to New York to-morrow.
