adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
badinagenoun
frivolous banter
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
Chickasha
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From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
CountynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
dry-goods
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From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
Gledware's
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From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
good-bys
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From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
Greer
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From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
Lahoma
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From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
LIKEverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
OklahomanounUS /ˌoʊkləˈhoʊmə/
a state in south central United States
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the course of a few hours the reply came that she had already started home to Greer County, Texas.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town itself was swarming with eager jostling throngs bound for many diverse points, and friends of a day shouted hearty good-bys, or exchanged good-natured badinage, as they separated to meet no more.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
unpromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈprɔːmɪsɪŋ/
unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
Wilfred
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From this reading LIKE LOVERS On reaching Chickasha, Wilfred Compton telegraphed to Kansas City asking his brother if Lahoma was still at Mr. Gledware's house in the country.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading After reading the message, Wilfred haunted the station, not willing to let even the most unpromising freight train escape observation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything that came down the track on this last reach of the railroad into Southwest Oklahoma, was crowded with people, cattle, household furniture, stores of hardware, groceries, dry-goods--all that man requires for his physical well-being.
