used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
Arrow-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
drainagenounUS /ˈdreɪnədʒ/
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
apart from; not including
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
set up or found
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
how
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From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
HowdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
ten 10s
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
Kelley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading A TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
miryadjective
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
TEMPERANCEnounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading A TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
male cat
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was "Howdy, Mr. Kelley?" and "Hello, Stanley!" or "Hello, Arrow-foot!" until Tom might be pardoned for thinking that his two friends were raised right in town instead of coming from a country a hundred miles away.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no sidewalks except in front of the various saloons and stores they passed, and half the way they walked through mud that was more than ankle deep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
which person or people
From this reading It was astonishing to him to notice how many people there were on the streets who recognized his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a muddy, miry place in which Tom Mason now found himself, for it had been raining some there and Fort Hamilton was not blessed with a system of drainage.
