used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
(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 All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH AND MADNESS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH AND MADNESS.
someone who is a detective
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
immediately past
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
the act of departing
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
held up in the air
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
MADNESSnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading DEATH AND MADNESS.
engage in
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
with speed
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
road-agents
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
carry out
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
the upper part of anything
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Landlord Larry had himself led the party in search of the trail of the road-agents, while, mounting the box, and leaving his horse to follow on behind, Doctor Dick sent the team along at a slapping pace for Last Chance Claim.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In got a couple of miners to support them in their arms, while the body of the man killed by the road-agents was put upon the top of the coach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
wheelersnounUS /ˈwiːlərz/
plural of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All knew that Doctor Dick was a skilful driver, and that he would take the coach into Last Chance sooner than any one else could, so they hastened to get the team ready.
people who are wounded
From this reading The harness on the horse, which had been the dumb messenger to make known the tragedy, had been brought back, and two of the miners' horses were quickly put in as wheelers, while the wounded driver and passenger were tenderly lifted into the coach.
