used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
ain't
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From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
dinna
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From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
Donald
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From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
highest in quality
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
herdersnounUS /ˈhɜːrdərz/
plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
how
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From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
it's
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From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
Jose
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From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
McCulloch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
not any; not one
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
SHEARINGnounUS /ˈʃɪrɪŋ/
removing by cutting off or clipping
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
sheep-raising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
Son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
not in physical motion
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
carry out
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm no pretending I ain't pleased," replied Sandy, beaming on the Mexican, "but dinna think I'm proud.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
at the time that
From this reading THE SHEARING There was great rejoicing among the herders when, in the latter part of April, they drove their flocks to Glen City for the shearing, and heard that Sandy McCulloch had been made manager of Crescent Ranch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Clark and Donald gave out the facts with greatest care--how Thornton was to become Clark & Son's confidential man at the Boston office; and how Sandy was to take the vast sheep-raising portion of the business under his direction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If I do my work well pride may come; still, it's no time for it now."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a proud day for you, Sandy!" cried Jose.
