used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
Baldynoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
BENDverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
BurrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
Dogsoldier
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From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
doublesnounUS /ˈdʌbəlz/
badminton played with two players on each side
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
the organ of sight
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
FargonounUS /ˈfɑːrɡoʊ/
largest city in North Dakota; located in eastern North Dakota on the Red river
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
depressingly dark
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
Loudon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
most important element
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
misspelt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
SolitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
sprawlsnounUS /sprɔːlz/
plural of “sprawl” — an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Solitude--he had parted with Captain Burr the previous day--and the introspection engendered thereby had rendered him gloomy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
unlovelyadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
waveringly
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From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Larger than Farewell, it boasted of two stores, a Wells Fargo office, two dance halls, and five saloons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The inevitable picket line of empty bottles and tin cans encircled it, and its main street and three cross streets were made unlovely by the familiar false fronts and waveringly misspelt signs.
in or at the place that
From this reading PARADISE BEND Where the Dogsoldier River doubles on itself between Baldy Mountain and the Government Hills sprawls the little town of Paradise Bend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loudon stared at the prospect with a pessimistic eye.
