used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Well, look about you."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
anew
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
alligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
BILLSnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
CarolinasnounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnəz/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
creepsnounUS /kriːps/
a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
didn't
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From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
fiatnounUS /ˈfaɪæt/
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
hesitatesverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
how
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From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Well, look about you."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
Minot
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From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
not any; not one
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
overtakesverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪks/
third-person singular of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
express in words
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
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 Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
in a swift manner
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
TAXIverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
create by training and teaching
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
(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 Well, look about you."
at the time that
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Palm Beach Special on which Mr. Minot rode was no exception to this rule.
which person or people
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Then it hesitates, sighs and creeps across the fiat yellow landscape like an aged alligator.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now and again it stops completely in the midst of nothing, as who should say: "You came down to see the South, didn't you?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JOURNEYS END IN--TAXI BILLS No matter how swiftly your train has sped through the Carolinas and Georgia, when it crosses the line into Florida a wasting languor overtakes it.
