used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
anew
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
in addition
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
confined by bonds
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
Brant's
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From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
Carbonadonoun
an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
Elitch's
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From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
frequenters
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From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
Gaynard's
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From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
the act of departing
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
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 WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
not any; not one
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
Noah'snounUS /ˈnoʊəz/
possessive form of “noah” — the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
and nothing more
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
painstakinglyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋli/
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
Silverette
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From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading But, like Noah’s dove, he was destined to find no rest for the sole of his foot.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
tallynounUS /ˈtæli/
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
tarried
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From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
Unluckilyadverb
by bad luck
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
accept gladly
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN HATE AND FEAR STRIKE HANDS WHEN he was suffered to escape after his attempt upon Brant’s life in the private room at Elitch’s, James Harding tarried in Denver only so long as the leaving time of the first westward bound train constrained him.
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Unluckily, he was known also in Silverette; and unluckily again, word of his coming preceded him from Carbonado, the railway station nearest to the isolated camp at the foot of Jack Mountain.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Having very painstakingly worn out his welcome in the larger mining camps, he was minded to go to Silverette, hoping to pick a living out of the frequenters of Gaynard’s.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nevertheless, he went as one driven, and with black rage in his heart, adding yet another tally to the score of his account against the man who had banished him.
