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From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
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From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
ALDEN
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From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
Deerfoot
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From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
any strong feeling
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
etc
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From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
give expression to
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
in motion
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
go across or through
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
pulsingnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪŋ/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
RacingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
St
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From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALDEN ――――THE―――― Pony Express Rider ――――OR―――― Racing for Life Author of the Deerfoot Books, The Arizona Series, etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Never did the town of St. Joseph, in the State of Missouri, pass through more stirring excitement than on the afternoon of April 16, 1860.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The men talked together in earnest voices, sometimes moving restlessly over the pavements, glancing at their watches and saying, in those hushed, eager tones which often accompany tense emotion:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Most of the people were on the street, though hundreds of mothers and daughters were at the upper windows, on the alert that something which was expected should not elude them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Every man, woman and child seemed to feel the pulsing in the air.
