used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the narrow roadway was, also, the railway station.
in addition
From this reading Across the narrow roadway was, also, the railway station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEETING AND PARTING.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
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put or send forth
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
one or the other of two
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
Ephraim
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
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the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
engage in
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MEETING AND PARTING.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Across the narrow roadway was, also, the railway station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
the act of departing politely
From this reading MEETING AND PARTING.
plain-reared
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From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
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railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Across the narrow roadway was, also, the railway station.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
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a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Across the narrow roadway was, also, the railway station.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
seed-and-tool
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From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
be standing; be upright
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a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Across the narrow roadway was, also, the railway station.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
in or at the place that
From this reading The seed-and-tool store was at the Landing, close beside the wharf where the river boats stopped, on their way up and down.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Between the whistling of engines, the rumbling of trains, it proved a most confusing spot for plain-reared Buster, and while Ephraim entered the store to make his gardening purchases, the broncho did his utmost to stand on his head or his hind heels, and in either direction to cast his rider to the ground.
