used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
co-operation
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From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
DUMBadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bart had started at once for Millville.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
an instinctive motive
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
LemnounUS /lem/
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
the force of workers available
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
Millville
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From this reading Bart had started at once for Millville.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
on one occasion
From this reading Bart had started at once for Millville.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
Pleasantville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bart had started at once for Millville.
Stirling
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From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
Tolliver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading His first intention was to get a conveyance at the livery stable, his first impulse to solicit the co-operation of the town police.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
Wacker
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From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
(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 A DUMB FRIEND At three o'clock that afternoon Bart Stirling sat down to rest at the side of a dusty country road, pretty well tired out, and about ready to return to Pleasantville.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
at the time that
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While discussing these points mentally, however, a farmer driving west came down the road.
which person or people
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When old Professor Cunningham gave him the names Buck and Hank Tolliver, Bart was positive that the same covered the identity of the two men who had been at the Sharp Corner with Lem Wacker.
