used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
Cameron
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From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
Colston
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From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
Colston's
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From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
consummatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪtəd/
brought to completion
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
a small house with a single story
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
NL
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From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
rodeonounUS /ˈroʊdioʊ/
an exhibition of cowboy skills
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
in a swift manner
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
TIMBERnounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IN TIMBER CITY On the porch of the Cameron cottage, Endicott and Colston, absorbed in business, talked until the ends of their cigars made glowing red spots in the darkness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Colston smiled: "NL rodeo probably camped near here an' the boys run in to wake up the town!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
in or at the place that
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She promised to return before dark, and--why, it must have been dark for an hour!"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Endicott glanced swiftly about him: "But, my wife!" he exclaimed, "Where is she?
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading The deal by which Endicott became sole proprietor of the Y Bar outfit was consummated, and Colston's promise to have the papers drawn up in the morning was interrupted by a furious volley of shots from the direction of the Red Front.
