used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
having companions or an escort
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
(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 A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
a young female
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
and nothing more
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
Patacne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
rattlernounUS /ˈrætələr/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
create by training and teaching
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading A little after one o'clock the shadow phoned in from the Union depot that Hobart had just purchased two tickets for Patacne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We hustled over, but were too late to catch that train, but learned the girl had accompanied him on the trip.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "There is not much else to it, West.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We caught another rattler two hours later, and got off at Patacne, which is about three miles west of here.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A BRIDGE OF LOVE He paused, listening, but all remained quiet without, and he resumed his story.
