adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
Ashley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
BILL'SnounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
cattle-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
FINANCINGnounUS /fəˈnænsɪŋ/
the act of financing
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
Hon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
pintonounUS /ˈpɪntoʊ/
a spotted or calico horse or pony
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
round-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The hospitality of the Ashley Ranch was up to its own lofty standard, and, after supper, the men were in a state of high exhilaration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were representatives from all the ranches and some cattle-men from across the line.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading BILL'S FINANCING Bill's method of conducting the sale of the pinto was eminently successful as a financial operation, but there are those in the Swan Creek country who have never been able to fathom the mystery attaching to the affair.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Hon. Fred and his wife, Lady Charlotte, gave themselves to the duties of their position as hosts for the day with a heartiness and grace beyond praise.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was at the fall round-up, the beef round-up, as it is called, which this year ended at the Ashley Ranch.
