used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
BoneyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
having bones especially many or prominent bones
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
CordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Cordial introductions and greetings were exchanged.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading And it was the very first time he had encountered Tom Sun.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Cordial introductions and greetings were exchanged.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
let have
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Cordial introductions and greetings were exchanged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was the very first time he had encountered Tom Sun.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading Cordial introductions and greetings were exchanged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was the very first time he had encountered Tom Sun.
Jim
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From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
RankinnounUS /ˈræŋkɪn/
leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
Roderick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
smeltingverbUS /ˈsmeltɪŋ/
-ing form of “smelt” — extract (metals) by heating
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And it was the very first time he had encountered Tom Sun.
male cat
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
unharnessing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
precisely as stated
From this reading And it was the very first time he had encountered Tom Sun.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Grant Jones and Roderick arrived at the Major’s home that evening they found other visitors already installed before the cheerful blaze of the open hearth.
which person or people
From this reading These were Tom Sun, owner of more sheep than any other man in the state; Boney Earnest, the blast furnace man in the big smelting plant; and Jim Rankin, who had joined his two old cronies after unharnessing the horses from the sleigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Roderick had shaken hands before with Boney Earnest, this was their first meeting in a social way.
