used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
Creighton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
four-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
HilaritynounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
the middle of the day
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading And later still the Limited stopped at Creighton and shunted the private car onto a spur.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
regalianounUS /rɪˈɡeɪljə/
paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
road'snounUS /roʊdz/
possessive form of “road” — an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
shippersnounUS /ˈʃɪpərz/
plural of “shipper” — someone who ships goods
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
shuntedverbUS /ˈʃʌntɪd/
past form of “shunt” — transfer to another track, of trains
From this reading And later still the Limited stopped at Creighton and shunted the private car onto a spur.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading And later still the Limited stopped at Creighton and shunted the private car onto a spur.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
not in physical motion
From this reading And later still the Limited stopped at Creighton and shunted the private car onto a spur.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading And later still the Limited stopped at Creighton and shunted the private car onto a spur.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
tote-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
tote-wagon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
tote-wagons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Later the big train hesitated at Hilarity long enough to permit a half-breed guide in full hunting regalia to step proudly aboard, to the envy of the dead little town's assembled inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOLD ON THE TRAIL It was a merry party that clambered into the big tote-wagon in the little town of Creighton one morning in early November.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading Upon request of Appleton and Sheridan, two of the road's heaviest lumber shippers, a private car had been coupled to the rear of the Imperial Limited at Winnipeg.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Appleton promptly impressed one of his own tote-wagons which had been sent to town for supplies; and before noon the four-horse team was swung into the tote-road carrying the hunting party into the woods.
