used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
anew
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
(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 THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
any thing at all
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
else
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From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Once again fate and the post office had been unkind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
FÉ
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From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
and nothing more
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
the literary culture
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
Lizzie's
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From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
come together
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Once again fate and the post office had been unkind.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
and nothing more
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/
travel past
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
pistonsnounUS /ˈpɪstənz/
plural of “piston” — United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Once again fate and the post office had been unkind.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading Not a suggestion of anything was there at either of the post offices at any of my calls thereon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Once again fate and the post office had been unkind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SANTA FÉ TRAIL On the fifth day after my arrival in Kansas City all was in readiness for my departure.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There was another big bill to meet for Lizzie's overhaul, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that the bearings had all been replaced, as well as a few cylinders and pistons and things, and that there was just a chance of getting to the coast before something else went wrong.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Once again I wrote polite letters to the factory at Chicago, paid many dozen "green backs" over the counter, and started off once more, this time with only thirty-five dollars in pocket.
