used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
chum's
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From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
greatly pleased
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
how
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From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
McGlory
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From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
McGlory's
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From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
McReady
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From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
near-at-hand
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From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
on the contrary
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
Identical; not different.
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cowboy would go downtown by the subway and Matt would use a surface car.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading They separated, McGlory rather dazed and skeptical about his prospective fortune, and Matt more confident and highly delighted over his chum’s unexpected good luck.
the act of using
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading One of Matt’s best friends, “Chub” McReady, had leaped from poverty to wealth by such a turn of the wheel, and Matt was prepared to believe that the same dazzling luck could come McGlory’s way.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It chanced that Matt had spent some time in Arizona, and he knew, from near-at-hand observation, how suddenly the wheel of fortune changes for better or for worse in mining affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Matt and McGlory decided that they would not use an automobile for their morning’s work.
