used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
circus-tent
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From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
ComanchenounUS /kəˈmæntʃi/
a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
communenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
hornetnounUS /ˈhɔːrnɪt/
large stinging paper wasp
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
Reed'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
sheep-ranch
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From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
SKULKERS
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From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Mrs. Reed's frowns, he hung around her like a hornet after a soft pear.
carry out
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that he had concluded happily the arrangements for the purchase of the sheep-ranch, and that he intended to go and take possession of it in a few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meantime, he appeared to be considerably shot up over June.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
which person or people
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SKULKERS There remained but one day until chance should settle the aspirations of the dusty thousands who waited in Comanche; one day more would see Claim Number One allotted for selection to some more or less worthy American citizen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man, Walker, had been received on a footing of fellowship into the commune of the circus-tent.
