used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
(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 "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
Brassy's
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From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
didn't
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From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
at any time
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
your parents
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
set up or found
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
Jarley
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From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
Lester
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From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
in the near future
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
express in words
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had interrupted a number of times to ask questions, and at the finish of the recital had held up both hands in disgust.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE CAPTURE--CONCLUSION Less than an hour later found the whole party, including Jarley Bangs, on the way to Big Horn Ranch.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brassy's uncle had listened with keen interest to the story his nephew and the other lads had to relate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
You're
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From this reading "You're a bigger fool than I ever thought you were, Lester," he had told his nephew.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why in thunder didn't you tell your folks and me all about this just as soon as it happened?
