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From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
AMICK
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From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
the lower side of anything
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
clanged
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From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
clanked
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From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
ColorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
well in the past; former
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
the act of departing
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
remove the dust from
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
give expression to
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
featuredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːtʃərd/
made a feature or highlight; given prominence
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
not any; not one
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
RidersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
signalingnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
telegrapher's
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From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
create by training and teaching
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
TrianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
Two-Gun
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From this reading Author of "The Range Riders," "The Two-Gun Man," "The Triangle Cupid," etc.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading True, they noted his departure; with casual glances they watched him as he stepped down upon the platform; but immediately they forgot his athletic figure and his regular featured, serious face as their thoughts returned to the heat, the dust, and the monotony of travel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
west-bound
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From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
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 A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was the usual bustle and activity which always follows the arrival of a train.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A mail bag was dumped out of the mail car, another thrown in; some express packages were unceremoniously deposited near the door of the station by the agent; the conductor ran to the telegrapher's window to receive an order; ran back, signaling as he ran; the engine bell clanged, the drivers clanked, the wheels ground, the passengers sighed, and the train departed on its way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With Frontispiece in Colors by R. W. AMICK If the passengers on the west-bound train that pulled up at the little red wooden station at Dry Bottom at the close of a June day in 18--, were interested in the young man bearing the two suit cases, they gave no evidence of it.
