used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
Buckhom
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From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
caboosenounUS /kəˈbuːs/
the area for food preparation on a ship
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
decrepitadjectiveUS /dəˈkrepɪt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
dyspepsianoun
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Miss Walton was having a holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Miss Walton was having a holiday.
Holt
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From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
KERR
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From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
Kerr's
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From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This left Oakley the sole tenant of the office.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Walton was having a holiday.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
OakleynounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading This left Oakley the sole tenant of the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This left Oakley the sole tenant of the office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
pay-car
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From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading This left Oakley the sole tenant of the office.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading This left Oakley the sole tenant of the office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This left Oakley the sole tenant of the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He called it the pay-car cure, and professed to believe it a subtle manifestation of the general's benevolence.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Miss Walton was having a holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Holt said that its motion was good for Kerr's dyspepsia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KERR and Holt were at Buckhom Junction with the pay-car, a decrepit caboose that complained in every wheel as the engine jerked it over the rails.
