used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
battedverbUS /ˈbætɪd/
inflected form of “bat” — strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
for the reason that
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
Clayton
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From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
CLAYTON'S
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From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He and Justin seemed even more closely linked now.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
divisible by two
From this reading He and Justin seemed even more closely linked now.
at any time
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
jack-screws
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From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
Justin
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From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading He and Justin seemed even more closely linked now.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He and Justin seemed even more closely linked now.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
in motion
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
not any; not one
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He and Justin seemed even more closely linked now.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
and nothing more
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He and Justin seemed even more closely linked now.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
express in speech
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
tarried
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From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
a special situation
From this reading The coming appeared to have been a thing of chance, as when a batted ball rolling to some obscure corner of the field stops there because no force is applied to move it farther.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
at the time that
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But not even to Justin did he ever speak of why he had come to the valley or why he tarried.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The farmers of the valley wondered that he should remain, but tempered their surprise with gratitude.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading CLAYTON’S VISITORS When jack-screws and moving teams had done their work in the town of Paradise but one house remained, the minister’s, and that only because Curtis Clayton had purchased it and moved into it, with Justin.
