used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Amos was nonplussed.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
Betty
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From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
Centerville
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From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS DISCOVERED.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
Morey
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From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
absolutely essential
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
nonplussedadjectiveUS /nɑːnˈplʌst/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Amos was nonplussed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading “Boy,” exclaimed Morey, in a gracious but positive command, “see to the animal.”
RUNAWAYSnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS DISCOVERED.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
move hurridly
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
surreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS DISCOVERED.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was hardly necessary to check the steed that drew the Marshall surrey, for old Betty stopped of her own accord at sight of the water trough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
which person or people
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
wobblingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːbəlɪŋ/
(of sound) fluctuating unsteadily
From this reading A little after seven o’clock, those citizens of Centerville who were diligently loafing in front of the Center House, were amused to see a wobbling vehicle dash up to that hostelry with an extraordinary burst of speed.
