used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
(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 Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
BUCCANEERnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
can't
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From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
derned
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From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
increase twofold
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
divisible by two
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
hatternounUS /ˈhætər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
roused to anger
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
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 Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
Ryder
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From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
Ryder's
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From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The station master came running, mad as a hatter.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRIVATE BUCCANEER The offer of double pay brought even some of the neighboring farmers to life.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Ryder was there, chewing on a cigar, watching the first loads taken from the cars.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Within an hour a string of carts of all descriptions wound its way along the village street to the spur railroad track.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't do that, you derned fool!" he shouted, shaking his fist in John Ryder's face.
