used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, whisky-running was a mere traffic.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
(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 After all, whisky-running was a mere traffic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a general traffic throughout the country.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
epoch-makingadjective
highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
communicated in words
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was a general traffic throughout the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a general traffic throughout the country.
and nothing more
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading After all, whisky-running was a mere traffic.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
not any; not one
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The successful "running" of a cargo of alcohol was by no means an epoch-making event.
in a swift manner
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It was a general traffic throughout the country.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading After all, whisky-running was a mere traffic.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But just now, in Rocky Springs, it was a matter of more than usual interest, in that the police had expressed their intention of "cleaning" the little township up.
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, whisky-running was a mere traffic.
whisky-running
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From this reading After all, whisky-running was a mere traffic.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A WAGER The wild outbreak of excitement in Rocky Springs died out swiftly.
