Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

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From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

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From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

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From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "What think'st thou, Nick, my father?"

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From this reading LEGEND OF FUNKSTOWN.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading LEGEND OF FUNKSTOWN.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

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From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "What think'st thou, Nick, my father?"

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEGEND OF FUNKSTOWN.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a male human offspring

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

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From this reading "What think'st thou, Nick, my father?"

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "What think'st thou, Nick, my father?"

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What think'st thou, Nick, my father?"

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading Nick Hammer and son together, Both blowing pipe-smoke there, Like a pair of stolid limekilns, In the blue South Mountain air; And the mills of the Antietam, Grinding the Dunker's wheat So oldly and so slowly, Groaned up the deserted street.

at the time that

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.

time long past

From this reading Nick Hammer sat in Funkstown Before his tavern door-- The same old blue-stone tavern The wagoners knew of yore, When the Conestoga schooners Came staggering under their load, And the lines of slow pack-horses Stamped over the National Road.