used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "Must be the Constable, or Sheriff, or Town Marshal," mused Mr. Klegg.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
don't
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From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
and nothing more
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
Klegg
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From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
full of life and energy
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading "Must be the Constable, or Sheriff, or Town Marshal," mused Mr. Klegg.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
Murfreesboro
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From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Must be the Constable, or Sheriff, or Town Marshal," mused Mr. Klegg.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Must be the Constable, or Sheriff, or Town Marshal," mused Mr. Klegg.
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 A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
Provost-Sergeant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
express in words
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "Must be the Constable, or Sheriff, or Town Marshal," mused Mr. Klegg.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR A KNIGHT OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Must be the Constable, or Sheriff, or Town Marshal," mused Mr. Klegg.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
tumultuous-like
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From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
which person or people
From this reading A broad-shouldered Provost-Sergeant walked through the car, with an air of authority, and gave orders to several who were seated in it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know that boys will be boys, and I like to see them have fun just as well as any other man, but I must say that they made things on that other train a little too lively for a middle-aged Deacon of the Baptist Church."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THINGS don't look so tumultuous-like on this train," said Mr. Klegg, with a sigh of satisfaction, as he seated himself in the car for Murfreesboro' and deposited his valuables by his side.
