used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't know of any branch of the B.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "I don't know of any branch of the B.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "I don't know of any branch of the B.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know of any branch of the B.
give expression to
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
hereaboutsadverbUS /ˈhɪrəbaʊts/
in this general vicinity
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know of any branch of the B.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know of any branch of the B.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
LIMBnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
not one, and not any
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
ruminatedverbUS /ˈruːmɪneɪtɪd/
past form of “ruminate” — chew the cuds
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
unballasted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
the act of using
From this reading It is not in regular use, but that hand car looks as if it was doing service right along."
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a rickety concern, was unballasted, and looked as if, loosely thrown together, it had never filled its original mission and had been practically abandoned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A LIMB OF THE LAW The single track which Bart had discovered lined the bottom of the hill, followed it for a distance, and then running across the valley disappeared in among other hills and the timber.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading & M. hereabouts," ruminated the young express agent--"certainly none corresponding to this is on the map.
