used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
(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 WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
CarpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
DOSEnounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
Ella
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From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
apart from; not including
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
a young female
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
knavenounUS /neɪv/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
in motion
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
not any; not one
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
Nolting
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From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
NomadsnounUS /ˈnoʊmædz/
plural of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
TackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
WALLINGFORD
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From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lamb, Jasper, Lewis, Nolting, Ella; what were all these people to them?
at the time that
From this reading Nomads always since their marriage, when Mrs. Wallingford as a girl had run away from home that was no home to join this cheerful knave of fortune, they had known no resting place, no spot on earth that called to them; had formed no new ties and made no new friendships.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What were any living creatures except a part of the always moving panorama which composed the background of their lives?
a Caucasian
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
which person or people
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading WALLINGFORD TAKES A DOSE OF HIS OWN BITTER MEDICINE As the lights of the railroad yard, red and white and green, slid by, so passed out of the ken of these fugitives all those who had contributed to their luxury through the medium of the Universal Covered Carpet Tack Company.
