the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
Baxter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
BucksnounUS /bʌks/
plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
despatcher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
set up or found
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
go away from a place
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
Levake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
engage in
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
absolutely essential
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
cut with a saw
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
carry out
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
up to a particular time
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading The train did not leave till night, and Bucks took advantage of the interval to go uptown to make some necessary purchases of linen and clothing.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was directed to take charge of the station at Goose Creek.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way back to the station, with his package under his arm, he saw, on the edge of the broad sidewalk, Harvey Levake.
at the time that
From this reading Bucks, when he reported to Baxter, the train despatcher, found new orders waiting for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stirred by the increasing boldness of the Indians, Stanley returned with his party to Medicine Bend to take further measures for the defence of the railroad men.
