used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
(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 IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
cow-boy
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From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
divisible by two
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
gutturallyadverb
in a guttural manner
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
IFTEEN
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From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
become covered with mist
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
a strong line
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Straight down the alley behind the stores along the railway they moved, keeping step like trained military men.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading IFTEEN minutes later a spectral group in all truth filed out through the rear door of the store and paused for further orders in the shadow of the wall of the adjoining bank building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sky was still darkly overcast and a drizzle as fine as mist was in the air.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
a Caucasian
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
winglikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪŋlaɪk/
resembling a wing in shape or position
From this reading Pole, for visual effect, carried a coil of new hemp rope, and he swung it about in his white, winglike clutch with the ease of a cow-boy, as he gutturally gave orders as to turns and tentative pauses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Carson and Pole in the lead, the party marched grimly two and two, a weird sight even to themselves.
