used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
adjunctsnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkts/
plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
(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 IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
Budd's
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From this reading These messages reflected Budd’s enthusiasm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
recognizable; marked
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
Dodsons
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From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading These messages reflected Budd’s enthusiasm.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
HogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
Hugh's
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From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
McClintocks
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From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading These messages reflected Budd’s enthusiasm.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
Piodie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading These messages reflected Budd’s enthusiasm.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These messages reflected Budd’s enthusiasm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD The McClintocks decided after all not to put in a freight outfit to Piodie.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The Dodsons beat them to it by putting in a large number of wagons as adjuncts to the stages they ran from Carson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading From Hugh’s partners word came at intervals of the progress made in sinking the shaft of the Ground Hog, which was the name they had given the mine.
word-of-mouthadjective
expressed orally
From this reading The postscript of each of them, whether it came in the form of a letter or a word-of-mouth greeting, was to the effect that he expected to strike the ledge now at any time.
