used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
deceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
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 At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
most important element
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
one-story
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From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
others
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From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
two-story
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From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading They greeted him loudly as he entered, and plied him with a volley of questions.
Waseche
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From this reading THE MEN OF EAGLE Waseche Bill jogged along the main street of Eagle, past log cabins, board shacks, and the deceiving two-story fronts of one-story stores.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
which person or people
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the office, seated about the stove, were a dozen or more men, most of whom Waseche knew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the Royal Palm Hotel, a long, low, log building with a false front of boards, he swung in and, passing around to the rear, turned his dogs into the stockade.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Now and then an acquaintance hailed him from the wooden sidewalk, and he recognized others he knew, among the small knots of men who stood about idly discussing the meagre news of the camp.
