used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
alnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
ArapahoenounUS /ərˈæpəhoʊ/
a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming)
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
on or to one side
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
barbecueverbUS /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/
cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
Cattle-rustlers
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From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
debarred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
DistinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
epoch-makingadjective
highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
fresconounUS /ˈfreskoʊ/
a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
inclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪv/
including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
KettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
LimericknounUS /ˈlɪmərɪk/
port city in southwestern Ireland
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
Limone
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From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
the force of workers available
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
recurring again and again
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It resembled a barbecue and was quite as inclusive.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
sheepmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The marriage was to be "_al fresco_," as the Limone _Limerick_ repeated several times.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IV The marriage feast was indeed an epoch-making event in the county.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Distinctions of the social sort were few in Arapahoe County.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Cattle-rustlers and sheepmen were debarred, of course, but aside from these unfortunates practically the whole population of men, women, children, and babies assembled in the Kettle Hole Ranch grove.
