used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
a boy or man
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
Colton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
condolencesnounUS /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/
plural of “condolence” — an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Colton ignored the outstretched hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Colton ignored the outstretched hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
a particular point in time
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Colton ignored the outstretched hand.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
slouchingverbUS /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “slouch” — assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
male cat
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Then there was a light slouching step on the veranda, and he rose to greet Tom Colton.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading There was a sound of wheels on the county road, then on his own property.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered at the unusual dispatch of his Carlos, but realized in a moment that a buggy was approaching, not a wagon.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "By Jove, old chap, I'm glad to see you," he began, and thankful that he had written his condolences; but he paused abruptly.
