used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
(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 "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
(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 "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
Clara
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From this reading "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Safe enough, too.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
it's
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From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
the act of departing
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Safe enough, too.
SORIA'S
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From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Safe enough, too.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Then they looked at the suitcases carefully tucked away in the brush.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "Not much of a hiding place," observed Hard, "but it's better than leaving them in the wagon."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "And decidedly better than carrying them all the way to Soria's," replied Clara.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading AT SORIA'S Hard and Mrs. Conrad stared at each other in whimsical dismay as the other couple rode away.
