used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
Brand-Inspector
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From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
CORPORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
DakotanounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
being one more than seven
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
FAIRCLOTH
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From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
Fraley
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From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
easily agitated
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
semi-apologetic
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From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sometimes Dakota Fraley rode with them, but for the most part he busied himself hastening the loading operations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CORPORAL FAIRCLOTH ARRIVES As the loading fell to a routine it quickened its pace.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
at the time that
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
belonging to which person
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
wiry-haired
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From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every seven or eight minutes the two loaded cars were replaced by empty ones whose floors had already been strewn with sand.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Brand-Inspector West, small, wiry-haired, nervous, with worry in his eyes and a semi-apologetic manner he tried in vain to conceal, had much to struggle against in the performance of his duty.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When the outer yards emptied their live freight into the loading pens, the cowboys whose duty it was galloped off into the low hills for more.
