aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
(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 He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
Bondsmannoun
a male slave
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no other passengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There had been no other passengers.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading There had been no other passengers.
post-office
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From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
a strong line
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
running-board
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From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
sand-scarred
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From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
Shoop
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From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
SleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
St
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From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
Stacey
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From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
supervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
supervisor'snounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzərz/
possessive form of “supervisor” — one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no other passengers.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Bondsman had watched the driver rope the lean mail bags to the running-board, crank up the sturdy old road warrior of the desert, and step in beside the supervisor.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had been told all about that, and had followed Shoop to the automobile stage, where it stood, sand-scarred, muddy, and ragged as to tires, in front of the post-office.
which person or people
From this reading _Like One Who Sleeps_ Bondsman sat in the doorway of the supervisor's office, gazing dejectedly at the store across the street.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that his master had gone to St. Johns and would go to Stacey.
