used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
how long something has existed
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
Anglo-Saxonnoun
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
collaboratornounUS /kəˈlæbəreɪtər/
someone who assists in a plot
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
a female human offspring
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
frecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
and nothing more
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
the force of workers available
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
portliness
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From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
sackedadjectiveUS /sækt/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
Seyd
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From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
not in physical motion
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
move an implement through
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
Thornton's
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From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading After a careless glance he resumed his contemplation of the crowd that thronged the little station.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a matter of fact, the spectacle of two men fondly embracing can always be depended on to stir the crude Anglo-Saxon sense of humor.
Vera
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From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
migratory
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leaning down from his perch on the sacked mining tools which formed the apex of their baggage, Billy Thornton punched his companion in the back to call his attention to a scene which had spread a blaze of humor over his own rich crop of freckles.
belonging to which person
From this reading "_To Vera, my daughter and gentle collaborator, whose nimble fingers lightened the load of many labors, this book is lovingly dedicated._" "Oh Bob, just look at them!"
a late time of life
From this reading In this case it was rendered still more ridiculous by age and portliness, but two years' wandering through interior Mexico had accustomed Thornton's comrade, Robert Seyd, to the sight.
