used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
in addition
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
bandannanoun
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
Buzzell
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From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
corncobnounUS /ˈkɔːrnkɑːb/
the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
Greenbush
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From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
mussed
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From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
red-rimmedadjective
rimmed with red
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
sumacs
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From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAPPERS.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
TRAPPERSnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading THE TRAPPERS.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
look attentively
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
showing sorrow
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
in or at the place that
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could also see, somewhat nearer, a tall and lonely elm tree, past which the road ran in a broadside curve.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “Weeping” Buzzell, another constable, was sitting on the ground in the shade of the sumacs, leaning against the fence, and occasionally wiping his red-rimmed and watery eyes with a faded and mussed bandanna handkerchief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jeremiah Small, constable of the town of Greenbush, sat on the top rail of the roadside fence and wedged a load of fine cut into the bowl of a burned, blackened, odorous corncob pipe, packing it down with a decidedly dirty thumb.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading From his perch he could look over the top of a cluster of low sumacs and keep watch upon a point on the hillside where the highway wound into view.
