used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
(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 We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
a youthful male person
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
cannibalisticadjective
characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Next day I registered in Fort Wayne.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
JonsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day I registered in Fort Wayne.
not any; not one
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Next day I registered in Fort Wayne.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
not in physical motion
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On arriving in New Haven two hours after dark, I was quite tired out, and I think my companions were, too.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Next day I registered in Fort Wayne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We had tramped all day without dinner over a road alternately hard and muddy.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Get money; still get money, boy, no matter by what means.--_Ben Jonson._ Indiana swamps, woodland, corn fields and log cabins were not unlike those of Ohio.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
ZulunounUS /ˈzuːluː/
a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
From this reading I would have stopped to rest at a small place called Zulu, but the name sounded so cannibalistic that I looked to my firearms and hurried past.
