used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, of course, it was a different James Q. Tomlinson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
ASHnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading IN ASH FORK.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, it was a different James Q. Tomlinson.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, it was a different James Q. Tomlinson.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But, of course, it was a different James Q. Tomlinson.
dumfoundedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
at any time
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
FliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
FORKnounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading IN ASH FORK.
set up or found
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN ASH FORK.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, of course, it was a different James Q. Tomlinson.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, of course, it was a different James Q. Tomlinson.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
quartered
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From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
in the near future
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
carry out
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
express in words
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was ever a dumfounded man in Arizona, that man was the deputy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
Tomlinson
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From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more the Red Flier found shelter in the hotel barn, and once more James Q. Tomlinson was quartered in the hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One of the first things Matt did, as soon as he had helped Gregory take care of the Red Flier, was to hunt up the deputy sheriff and tell him what had happened.
