actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
Foster'snounUS /ˈfɑːstərz/
possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
HOPWOOD
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From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
MacAndrews
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From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick had not delivered the message, but he did not have to.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
for a short time
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
propel through the air
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
THROWSnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading MacAndrews had spotted him shortly after Scott had discovered him and had started him down the track before dinner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The station agent had heard nothing and he went up to see old man Sanders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOPWOOD THROWS AWAY HIS IRON HAT After dinner Scott stopped at the bunk house to see that his orders were carried out in regard to Dick.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Scott decided to devote the afternoon to collecting news from his friends in the hope that he could find out something which would throw some light on Foster’s actions.
