used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 “With all this mix-up over the cattle, and the trouble it’s making, I should think you would have something to say on the subject!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading “I was scarce hoping you’d ride out to meet me, and that’s why I was taking the short cut to the Bar B this morning.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “I was scarce hoping you’d ride out to meet me, and that’s why I was taking the short cut to the Bar B this morning.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
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Boyce
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broguenoun
a thick and heavy shoe
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “With all this mix-up over the cattle, and the trouble it’s making, I should think you would have something to say on the subject!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
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separate with or as if with an instrument
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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Drew's
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
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grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
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grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I've
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Isabelle
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it's
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “With all this mix-up over the cattle, and the trouble it’s making, I should think you would have something to say on the subject!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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come together
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mix-upnounUS /ˈmɪksʌp/
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
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the time period between dawn and noon
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used to form the superlative
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
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the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
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to give an account or representation of in words
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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
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express in words
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only a very short time before
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self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
in an aggressive manner
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woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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a thing, without saying which
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to a small degree or extent
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure and a most loyal subject bows before the queen this day!” cried Patrick O’Neill, with his best brogue and a somewhat self-satisfied grin on his face.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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that's
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
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inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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a source of difficulty
From this reading “With all this mix-up over the cattle, and the trouble it’s making, I should think you would have something to say on the subject!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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in the company of; together with
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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wouldn't
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the person or people being spoken to
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you'd
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