used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
in addition
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When they arrived it was close on to midday.
Bartlett'snounUS /ˈbɑːrtləts/
possessive form of “bartlett” — United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When they arrived it was close on to midday.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they arrived it was close on to midday.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
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 Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
engage in
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
Mamie
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From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading When they arrived it was close on to midday.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they arrived it was close on to midday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
Riverport
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From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
storekeepersnounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpərz/
plural of “storekeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
carry out
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Not very thrifty people, that is certain," was Mr. Bartlett's comment.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
at the time that
From this reading When they arrived it was close on to midday.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fortunately for them, one of the storekeepers of the village knew Mamie Jackson's married sister and also knew Mamie, and he told them where to go.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BROUGHT TO TERMS--CONCLUSION They had to make one change of cars and then take a stage running to Oakdale, which was but a small village four miles from Riverport.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts, surrounded by a garden filled mostly with weeds.
