Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

later than; following

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

(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 All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

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From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

a soft partly suppressed laugh

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

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From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

with desperation

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Only on the Wimby farm were there signs of life.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

with green color

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

adult female chicken

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

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From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

immediately past

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Only on the Wimby farm were there signs of life.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

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From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

not any; not one

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

more often or more frequently

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

and nothing more

From this reading Only on the Wimby farm were there signs of life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

a temporary police force

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

uttering in an irritated tone

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Only on the Wimby farm were there signs of life.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

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From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

inflected form of “smite” — inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

not dense

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All morning horsemen had been galloping through Six-Cross-Roads, sometimes singly, oftener in company.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

not neatly combed

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.

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From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

during the time that

From this reading At one-o'clock the last posse passed through on its return to the county-seat, and after that there was a long, complete silence, while the miry corners were undisturbed by a single hoof-beat.

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From this reading Only on the Wimby farm were there signs of life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Up the Plattville pike despairingly cackled one old hen, with her wabbling sailor run, smit with a superstitious horror of nothing, in the stillness; she hid herself in the shadow underneath a rickety barn, and her shrieking ceased.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading No unkempt colt nickered from his musty stall; the sparse young corn that was used to rasp and chuckle greenly stood rigid in the fields.