used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
commonwealnoun
the good of a community
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
set up or found
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
groggery
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From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
to a considerable degree
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
lock-up
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From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
on one occasion
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
on the contrary
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
the state of being asleep
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
spikedadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
two-room
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From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Carson City lock-up was an improvised affair, although a decidedly popular resort.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For the purpose thus selected it was rather well adapted, being strongly built, easily guarded, and on the outskirts of the town.
at the time that
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether sudden death, or financial reverses, had been the cause, the community had in some manner become possessed of the property, and had at once dedicated it to the commonweal.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was originally a two-room cabin with gable to the street, the front apartment at one time a low groggery, the keeper sleeping in the rear room.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading With iron grating over the windows, the back door heavily spiked, and the front secured by iron bars, any prisoner once locked within could probably be found when wanted.
