used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading Hollis had acquiesced and had departed for the Circle Bar alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Hollis had acquiesced and had departed for the Circle Bar alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
the lower side of anything
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
well in the past; former
From this reading Hollis had acquiesced and had departed for the Circle Bar alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
dismounted
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From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
set up or found
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
KickernounUS /ˈkɪkər/
a player who kicks the football
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
by chance
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
SIX-O'CLOCK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
a person, without saying who
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
not in physical motion
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached Dry Bottom the following morning he found a small crowd of people in front of the _Kicker_ office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE "SIX-O'CLOCK" On Friday evening previous to the Saturday on which the _Kicker_ was to be issued for the fifth consecutive time by Hollis, Potter did not ride out to the Circle Bar.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There still remained some type to be set and Potter had declared his intention of completing the work and staying overnight in town.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading During the night someone had posted a written notice on the front door, and when Hollis dismounted from his pony there were perhaps a dozen interested citizens grouped about the door, reading the notice.
