used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FORTUNE.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
AssaynounUS /ˈæsi/
an appraisal of the state of affairs
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
Barr
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From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
breakneckadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪknek/
moving at very high speed
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
Calabazos
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From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
clap-boarded
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From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FORTUNE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FORTUNE.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A FIGHT FOR FORTUNE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
Fred
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From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
Higgins
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From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
the literary culture
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
Noggy
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From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
Reade
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From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
cut with a saw
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
move hurridly
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
at the time that
From this reading The sheriff of Calabazos was sitting on the stoop outside the Government Assay Office early the next day when he was startled by a loud clatter of hoofs up the mountain side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
a Caucasian
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
whittlingverbUS /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
which person or people
From this reading “Hullo, Chunky,” hailed the sheriff to the government clerk, who was inside the office—a rough, clap-boarded affair on which appeared a sign, which announced in white letters that it was the “GOVERNMENT ASSAY OFFICE.”
WilkesnounUS /wɪlks/
English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)
From this reading They were Noggy Wilkes, Hank Higgins, Fred Reade and Luther Barr.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He looked up from his absorbing occupation of whittling a piece of wood, and saw coming rattling down the trail at a breakneck speed four horsemen.
