aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
crittersnounUS /ˈkrɪtərz/
plural of “critter” — a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
provide as food
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
flivver
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From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Which way you headin’ for?”
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
set up or found
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
gentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
Hassayamp
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From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
HaywireadjectiveUS /ˈheɪwaɪr/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
headin
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From this reading “Which way you headin’ for?”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
SagebrushnounUS /ˈseɪdʒbrʌʃ/
any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
Tompkins
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From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tompkins expected to drive the flivver—in fact, he was forced to drive it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Which way you headin’ for?”
at the time that
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which way you headin’ for?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sunrise found Haywire serving an early feed to Tompkins and Sagebrush, while the laden flivver rested out in front of the hotel awaiting them.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading When they had about finished their breakfast, Hassayamp appeared, yawning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You gents sure are industrious critters,” he observed casually.
