used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
at or in the front
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Mercy kept the wires hot arranging this for her friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
confined by bonds
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
of short duration or distance
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
Cheslow
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From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
CHIPPEWAnounUS /ˈtʃɪpəwɑː/
a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Ruth determined that this was one of those occasions.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
eight-forty-five
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
exodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mercy kept the wires hot arranging this for her friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mercy kept the wires hot arranging this for her friend.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Mercy kept the wires hot arranging this for her friend.
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mercy kept the wires hot arranging this for her friend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
something you have to do
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth determined that this was one of those occasions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ruth determined that this was one of those occasions.
and nothing more
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
the state of being asleep
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ruth determined that this was one of those occasions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT CHIPPEWA BAY Helen pronounced that exodus from the Red Mill "some hustle;" and really it was but a brief time that Ruth allowed for packing, dressing, and getting to Cheslow for the eight-forty-five train, bound north.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She hustled Ben, the hired man, off to town ahead, and by the good offices of Mercy Curtis a compartment and berth were obtained on that especial train.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Mercy kept the wires hot arranging this for her friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was a through train with sleeping cars, and stopped at Cheslow only on special occasions.
