used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To think of being the assistant of Sandy McCulloch!
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
Donald
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From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
feeding-troughs
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From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
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 THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
McCulloch
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From this reading To think of being the assistant of Sandy McCulloch!
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Donald carried meal to the feeding-troughs, fed the dogs, ran errands, and carried messages from one pasture to another.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
REPRIMANDverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To think of being the assistant of Sandy McCulloch!
THORNTONnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
the act of using
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
at the time that
From this reading He was not a little proud when one day Sandy bestowed on him the title of first assistant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THORNTON HAS A REPRIMAND Donald had now been long enough at the ranch so that he had discovered a number of ways in which he could be of use.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Most of his efforts, to be sure, were confined to aiding Sandy; but as Sandy had almost more work than he could do he greatly appreciated the boy's help.
