Adair
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From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
(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 He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
any thing at all
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/
given out in portions
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
an occurrence of something
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
true confidential information
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
assemble or get together
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not much to know.
and nothing more
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not much to know.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
Maddox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
not able to be found
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not much to know.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not much to know.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
railroadernoun
an employee of a railroad
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
Ralph
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From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
ROBBERnounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
in or at that place or location
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By three o'clock in the afternoon Ralph knew all there was to gather up as to the details of the missing pay car.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE PAY CAR ROBBER Ralph Fairbanks sat at work on the task apportioned him by the general superintendent six hours after he had delivered the California fruit special "on time."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young railroader went at the missing pay car case just as he started at anything he undertook--with ardor and intelligence.
Zeph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lined up all the facts in order, he met Adair down the line at Maddox, and Zeph Dallas was with him.
