used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The latter began early.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The latter began early.
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter began early.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
engage in
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
McGrue's
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
not any; not one
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
OverlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
SodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
sumptuouslyadverb
in a sumptuous and opulent manner
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
look attentively
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
