used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARRIVAL OF FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ARRIVAL OF FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AN ARRIVAL OF FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
dearly loved
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
the act of departing
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
without deviation
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading AN ARRIVAL OF FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN ARRIVAL OF FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
a man of refinement
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
Juniper's
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From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
the force of workers available
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
Millbank
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From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ARRIVAL OF FRIENDS AND ENEMIES.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
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 It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
in the near future
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
make steady
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Directly after dinner Juniper's owner took his departure and soon afterwards a special train arrived from Millbank.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a very happy meal, in spite of the fact that the real train robber was still at large, and as its conversation was mostly devoted to the recent occurrences in which Rod had been so prominent an actor, his cheeks were kept in a steady glow by the praises bestowed upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it happened that although Rod had eaten his breakfast that morning in a prison cell he ate his dinner in the pleasant dining-room of the sheriff's house with that gentleman, the dear old lady, and Juniper's owner, for company.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It consisted of a locomotive and a single passenger coach in which were a number of New York and Western railroad men.
