used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
DismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
a social unit living together
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
a boy or man
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading JESSE GETS HIS REVENGE.
a young female
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JESSE GETS HIS REVENGE.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
JESSE
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From this reading JESSE GETS HIS REVENGE.
Jim
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From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
the act of departing
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
set afire or burning
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
mooverbUS /muː/
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading JESSE GETS HIS REVENGE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
done under pressure
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Ere the great outlaw could reply, however, the cow gave a low "moo," evidently glad to be home, and with a gasp of incredulous delight, Daisy darted to the animal, threw her arms around its neck and murmured:
up to a particular time
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
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 But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
at the time that
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
which person or people
From this reading But the rattle of the wheels had been heard by the girl and Jim, and they rushed to the door to learn who had arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dismissing the clerk with a generous tip when they had returned to the Shaw house, Jesse jumped from the wagon, untied the cow and intended to wait till the fellow had driven away before calling to Daisy to come out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Is that you, chief?" called the member of the Younger family, unable to see in the darkness after leaving the lighted room.
