used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
not one, and not any
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
cut with a saw
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
SIDE-TRACKED
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From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
carry out
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The man he had counted on had not appeared, and the train was about due.
hard to endure
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading As he was turning away in desperation he felt a tug at his elbow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if the features were disfigured, the smile was none the less courageous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIDE-TRACKED The next morning, at the nearest railroad station, an irate cattleman was trying to hire some one to take charge of a car of live stock which was on its way to a great exposition in a neighboring city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking around, he saw a queer figure with a countenance that resembled a first attempt at a charcoal sketch from life: one cheek was larger than the other, the mouth was sadly out of drawing, the eyes shone out from among the bruises like the sun from behind the clouds.
