used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
blood-shot
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From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
take in liquids
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
Glutter's
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From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
go away from a place
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
and nothing more
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
a source of difficulty
From this reading Hank had some trouble in coaxing him on to his sled, and getting him started for home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The circumstances which had brought Edward Sherman so opportunely to the scene of disaster were simply these:
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading On his way to call upon Little Wolf he had ridden round to Hank Glutter's saloon in order to leave a package of Eastern papers, as an act of courtesy in return for previous favors from Hank.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
Wycoff
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From this reading As he pulled up before the door, Mr. Wycoff, urged by the proprietor, came reeling out with blood-shot eyes, and swearing that he would never leave the place without another drink.
