(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 It is not implied that he walked all of the twenty-four miles in that single day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
Baines
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From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
ChallengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
rid of obstructions
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
Coldriver
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From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is not implied that he walked all of the twenty-four miles in that single day.
disputingverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
etc
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From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
divisible by two
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
FlyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading It is not implied that he walked all of the twenty-four miles in that single day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
Jim
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From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
and nothing more
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
Locker's
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From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
a particular point in time
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not implied that he walked all of the twenty-four miles in that single day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
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 It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
saggedverbUS /sæɡd/
inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
ScattergoodnounUS /ˈskætərɡʊd/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It is not implied that he walked all of the twenty-four miles in that single day.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
subsisting
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From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary.
precisely as stated
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery--he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on the country, as it were, and sagged down on the porch of Locker's grocery just before sundown.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Author of "_The High Flyers_," "_The Little Moment of Happiness_," "_Sudden Jim_," "_Youth Challenges_," etc.
