used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
Andover
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From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
bouncedverbUS /baʊnst/
past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
divisible by two
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
communicated in words
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
the act of departing
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
an established custom
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
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 "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
engage in
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
Pete
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From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
Sanborn
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From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
shuttledverbUS /ˈʃʌtəld/
past form of “shuttle” — travel back and forth between two points
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
touring-car
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From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The sheriff's choice was more a matter of habit than preference, for, alone upon the ample seat of the touring-car, he was shuttled ignominiously from side to side and bounced and jolted until, during a stop for water, he informed Andover that "he sure would have to pull leather to stay with the car."
at the time that
From this reading The surgeon, a bit inclined to show off, did not hesitate to "step on her," when the going was at all good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
which person or people
From this reading It was significant, however, that the little sheriff expressed a preference for the back seat, even before Andover, who had invited him to make the journey, asked him if he cared to ride in front.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A LAND FAMILIAR" The following day Pete had a long talk with Sheriff Owen, a talk which resulted in the sheriff's accompanying Andover and Pete on their desert journey to Sanborn.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Incidentally Pete gave his word that he would not try to escape.
