used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
Brock
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From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
collienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
eating-house
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From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
fawn-coloredadjective
having the color of a fawn
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
Gertrude
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From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
Glover's
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From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
Lanning
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From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
engage in
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
and nothing more
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
Pittsburg
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From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Gertrude and her sister left their car together to walk in the sunshine that flooded the platform, for the sun was still a little above the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
Whitney'snounUS /ˈwɪtniz/
possessive form of “whitney” — United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading A TRUCE If Glover's aim in disappearing had been to escape the embarrassment of Mrs. Whitney's attentions the effort was successful only in part.
Wickiupnoun
a lodge consisting of a frame covered with matting or brush; used by nomadic American Indians in the southwestern United States
From this reading Late in the afternoon the Pittsburg train drew up at the Wickiup.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In front of the eating-house a fawn-colored collie racing across the lawn attracted Gertrude, and with her sister she started up the walk to make friends with him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Lanning and Harrison left in the morning in charge of Bill Dancing to join the hunting party in the Park, and Mr. Brock finding himself within a few hours' ride of Medicine Bend decided to run down.
