used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Terry!" he called.
couldn't
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From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
diabolicallyadverb
as a devil; in an evil manner
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
far-sighted
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From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
Hell-Fire
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From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
not any; not one
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
PACKARD
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From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
prophet's
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From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
on the contrary
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So soon?"
in the near future
From this reading "So soon?"
Steve
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From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He couldn't have made a worse beginning had he pondered the matter long and diabolically.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was to be expected that Steve Packard would be on hand; that he would be impatiently awaiting the drum of a racing motor; that he would be on the sidewalk to greet Temple's daughter.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading PACKARD WRATH AND TEMPLE RAGE No far-sighted, inspired prophet's services were needed to predict a rather stormy scene upon the arrival of old Hell-Fire Packard and Miss Terry Temple at the place of the storekeeper of Red Creek.
