used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
(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 He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
BridgeportnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒpɔːrt/
a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
Deacon's
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From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
the act of departing
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
immediately past
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
come together
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
mudholes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
naggingadjectiveUS /ˈnæɡɪŋ/
continually complaining or faultfinding
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
remonstrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading The Deacon's merciful heart had been moved by the sufferings of the poor beasts.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
teamster'snounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
possessive form of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
teamstersnounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS MEET AN OLD FRIEND AND ARE TAKEN HOME IN A HURRY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
uselesslyadverb
in a useless manner
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
Vitusnoun
Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300)
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
volleyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He had done all that he could on the journey to lighten the labor of those attached to his own wagon.
wagon-train
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had restrained as much as possible the St. Vitus Dance of the teamster's keen whip, uselessly remonstrated with him against his profanity, carried a rail to help pry the wheels out of the mudholes, and got behind and pushed going up the steep hills.
wornout
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS not until late the next afternoon that the wagon-train finally reached Bridgeport, and the weak, wornout mules had at last a respite from straining through the mud, under the incessant nagging of the teamsters' whips and their volleyed blasphemy.
