used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
Caspar's
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From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
placed crosswise
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
FARMHOUSEnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
the act of departing
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
HOW
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From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
come together
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
a full supply
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
continue talking
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
roadhousenounUS /ˈroʊdhaʊs/
an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
and nothing more
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick Armstrong crossed the bridge and struck out across the country, following the country road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had general directions how to proceed, but expected to depend on people he might meet along the road to keep him from going astray.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Caspar’s was simply a small roadhouse, situated near a bridge.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW DICK RUNS ACROSS A DESERTED FARMHOUSE, AND WHAT HE FINDS THERE.
at the time that
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The morning was young when he set out, and as he was in good spirits and accustomed to plenty of exercise, he walked along at a swinging gait.
