used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
anew
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
(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 Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
DollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
a young female
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
indigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
immediately past
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
the act of departing
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
Madge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
not any; not one
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
ShantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
SLIMadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
Slim's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
SpyglassnounUS /ˈspaɪɡlæs/
a small refracting telescope
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
having a supporting base
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
suckernounUS /ˈsʌkər/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Joshua and Shanty Madge had ridden in that evening for the mail and a few supplies.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
a message informing of danger
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
Weepernoun
a person who weeps
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
at the time that
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When they entered that part of The Silver Dollar which was devoted to the post office, Winnie the Weeper was standing in the archway between the store and post office and the barroom.
Whimperer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
WOLFGANG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
Wolfgang's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SLIM WOLFGANG PLANS WHEN Cole of Spyglass Mountain made no move to go East, following The Whimperer’s warning, Slim Wolfgang’s indignation rode high.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then when his resentment threatened chronic indigestion Slim’s girl overheard Joshua telling the postmaster that he would be leaving for the Atlantic seaboard sometime near the last of April.
Yegg
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From this reading Of course he imagined that the crafty old John Yegg had “played him for a sucker,” and he recounted to Winnie the Weeper all of the terrible things that he meant to do to him if their paths should cross again.
