used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
grillingnounUS /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
provoking horror
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
jocker
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From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
Joshua'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːəz/
possessive form of “joshua” — (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
Madge
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From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
not any; not one
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
NUTTIN
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From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
one-timeadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈtaɪm/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
Ragtown
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From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
ShantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
SpyglassnounUS /ˈspaɪɡlæs/
a small refracting telescope
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
a state of acute pain
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
TRUT
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From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
unsightlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsaɪtli/
unpleasant to look at
From this reading His artificial scar was livid, as always, and about it, as always, grew the scrub jungle of unsightly beard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
directed up
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His grotesque face was twisted with remorse and suffering this morning, and he looked as if he had been on the rack of torture.
Whimperer
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From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
which person or people
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “NUTTIN’ BUT DE TRUT’” WITH California Bill Fox leading--Shanty Madge beside him on the seat--the two wagons slowly made the grilling grade up the mountain toward Ragtown.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For a long time as Joshua’s four mules strained upward no word passed between him and his one-time jocker.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beside Cole of Spyglass Mountain rode one who would have fitted in nicely as “the horrible example” at a temperance lecture--The Whimperer.
