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 On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
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Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
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psychological suffering
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
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move gently or carefully
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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ten 10s
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affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
a small worthless amount
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Jesse
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Kate's
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
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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 BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
ranch-hands
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From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the right sat Iron Dale, Jesse, and myself, and all our posse, very ill at ease.
schoolma'amnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
STATUTESnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
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stockmen
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From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
TearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beside them sat the general public, consisting of Tearful George, two ranch-hands, an Indian, and the captain's bulldog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
precisely as stated
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
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plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading BREAKING THE STATUTES _Kate's Narrative_ At Hundred Mile House the long table had been removed from the dining hall, the benches set back to the log walls, and at the head of the room an enormous Union Jack draped a very small portrait of Queen Victoria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the left were two gaunt American stockmen, both wearing hats, while one had the star of a United States marshal.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Beneath was the chair, in front of it a table set with writing materials and the Bible, while at one end the schoolma'am looked very self-conscious as clerk, in official black, with large red bows like signals of distress.
