adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
ChuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Transley was a contractor; a master of men and of circumstances.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading Transley was a contractor; a master of men and of circumstances.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
hay-rakes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
implementverbUS /ˈɪmpləmənt/
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
Linder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Transley was a contractor; a master of men and of circumstances.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Transley was a contractor; a master of men and of circumstances.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Transley’s “outfit” was under way.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
teamsternounUS /ˈtiːmstər/
the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
Transley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
Transley's
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From this reading Transley’s “outfit” was under way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Transley’s “outfit” was under way.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Transley’s “outfit” was under way.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Linder glanced back to see each wagon or implement take up the slack with a jerk like the cars of a freight train; the cushioned rumble of wagon wheels on the soft earth, and the noisy chatter of the steel teeth of the hay-rakes came up from the rear.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Linder, foreman and head teamster, straightened up from the half load of new hay in which he had been awaiting the final word, tightened the lines, made an unique sound in his throat, and the horses pressed their shoulders into the collars.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading “Chuck at the Y.D. to-night, and a bed under the shingles,” shouted Transley, waving to the procession to be off.
