(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
being joined in close association
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
a youthful male person
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading Ralph related the story of the burglary, and Zeph was at once interested.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
Danvers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
FREIGHTnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
Gibson'snounUS /ˈɡɪbsənz/
possessive form of “gibson” — United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening he called at the Fairbanks home.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Ralph related the story of the burglary, and Zeph was at once interested.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
on one occasion
From this reading Ralph related the story of the burglary, and Zeph was at once interested.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph related the story of the burglary, and Zeph was at once interested.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Ralph related the story of the burglary, and Zeph was at once interested.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He believed that some mystery of importance was attached to the old coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
not known
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
which person or people
From this reading The farmer boy had located the relatives of Earl Danvers, and his report verified the story of the latter, who had disappeared from home, and, according to his uncles, his whereabouts was unknown to them.
Zeph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FREIGHT THIEVES Two days later Zeph Dallas came to Stanley Junction to purchase some supplies for Mr. Gibson's construction camp.
