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From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
1913
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From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
accouteredadjective
provided with necessary articles of equipment for a specialized purpose (especially military)
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
a cherished desire
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
Andy
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From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
baldlyadverbUS /ˈbɔːldli/
in a bald manner
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
for the reason that
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
colloquiallyadverb
with the use of colloquial expressions
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
couldn't
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From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
Coulee
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From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
elfishadjectiveUS /ˈelfɪʃ/
usually good-naturedly mischievous
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
emulatingverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
Etc
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From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
fiddlernounUS /ˈfɪdələr/
a musician who plays the violin
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
destroyed or killed
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
Happy's
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From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
to a considerable degree
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
a small worthless amount
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
jingled
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From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
LonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
engage in
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
the light of the Moon
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
Olafson
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From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
participate in games or sport
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
on the contrary
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
the act of searching for something
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Happy Jack, by some freak of misguided ambition, was emulating rather heavily the elfish imagination of Andy Green.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ghost of One Man Coulee Author of “The Happy Family Stories,” “Lonesome Land,” Etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
a special situation
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He was--to put it baldly and colloquially--throwing a big load into the Native Son who jingled his gorgeous silver spurs close alongside Happy’s more soberly accoutered heel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
hard to endure
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
violinistnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪnəst/
a musician who plays the violin
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
in or at the place that
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
which person or people
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This story appeared in the January 1, 1913 issue of The Popular Magazine.] The reappearance of Olafson, the violinist, who had gone out in the blizzard and was lost seeking the north wind that he might learn the song it sang, and who, according to Happy Jack, returned to earth on moonlight nights to play his violin in the doorway of the deserted shack in One Man Coulee
in the company of; together with
From this reading “That there,” Happy was saying, with ponderous gravity, “is the shack where the old fiddler went crazy trying to play a tune like the wind--or some blamed fool thing like that--and killed himself because he couldn’t make it stick.
