used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FACING A TRAITOR.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The door of the wagon was always kept locked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Matt knocked, and the voice of Burton demanded to know what was wanted.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the wagon was always kept locked.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING A TRAITOR.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The door of the wagon was always kept locked.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Matt knocked, and the voice of Burton demanded to know what was wanted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Matt knocked, and the voice of Burton demanded to know what was wanted.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The door of the wagon was always kept locked.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
McGlory
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From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of the wagon was always kept locked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
show'snounUS /ʃoʊz/
possessive form of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading FACING A TRAITOR.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Matt knocked, and the voice of Burton demanded to know what was wanted.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Matt knocked, and the voice of Burton demanded to know what was wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll catch Carter right in the strong wagon," laughed McGlory, as he and Matt hurried to the place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Matt knocked, and the voice of Burton demanded to know what was wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inquiry developed the fact that Boss Burton was in the ticket wagon with Carter, checking over the evening's receipts and making them ready to be carried to the train and safely stowed until the next town on the show's schedule was reached.
