used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
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(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 The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
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a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
BoutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
churningadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
traveling across
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
remove the dust from
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
start firing a weapon
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at or to or toward the front
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “How much further, Mr. McClintock?”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
gritnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
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a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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How
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From this reading “How much further, Mr. McClintock?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
lurchedverbUS /lɜːrtʃt/
past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
McClintock
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From this reading “How much further, Mr. McClintock?”
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
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MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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a form of address for a man
From this reading “How much further, Mr. McClintock?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “How much further, Mr. McClintock?”
nother
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From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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for each
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one of four equal parts
From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “’Bout ’nother quarter of a mile is all,” the man finally replied.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
ruttedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌtɪd/
full of ruts
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SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
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seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
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SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
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StormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
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plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Black Treasure Danger at Mormon Crossing Stormy Voyage Fire at Red Lake Secret Mission to Alaska Troubled Waters Sandy Steele Adventures _FIRE AT RED LAKE_ The battered station wagon bumped and groaned over the rutted dirt road at about ten miles per hour, churning up great clouds of dust.
tighteradjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtər/
comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
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characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
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tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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an act of traveling by water
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any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
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United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
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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 The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading The wizened little old man tugged his dirty straw hat down tighter as the front wheels lurched in and out of a hole with a jolt that sent all four occupants of the car bouncing several inches off the seats.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Sandy Steele wiped the grime and grit from his face with his handkerchief and bent forward to yell in the driver’s ear.
