used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
a line of approach
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
burlapnounUS /ˈbɜːrlæp/
coarse jute fabric
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
DixienounUS /ˈdɪksi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
Flynn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
hubblenounUS /ˈhʌbəl/
United States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance from the observer (1889-1953)
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
Irene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
not any; not one
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
outlandishadjectiveUS /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
Pee-wee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
piled-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
PROTECTORnounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
an educational institution
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
for a short time
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a kind of cave or alcove in this surrounding mass sat the driver, almost completely enclosed by the load.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading Pee-wee had no intention of interrupting the progress of this outlandish, bulging, tipsy caravan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE PROTECTOR The truck came lumbering along Terrace Avenue, its huge load shaking like some Dixie mammy of vast dimensions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The piled-up bales and burlap sacks were agitated by each small hubble in the road; the vast, overhanging pile tilted to an alarming angle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
which person or people
From this reading The responsibility for what shortly happened is traceable to little Irene Flynn, who was hurrying to school in frantic haste, being already twenty minutes late.
