aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
didn't
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From this reading He didn’t waste much time out there.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
Hardin
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From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
he's
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From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
head-gate
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From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He didn’t waste much time out there.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
not any; not one
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He didn’t waste much time out there.”
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
Rickard
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From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
RIVALSnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed that the new manager carried no bag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He didn’t waste much time out there.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He didn’t waste much time out there.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hardin was fidgeting in his seat, his eyes on the approaching figure.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He didn’t waste much time out there.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE RIVALS FROM the window of the adobe office building of the company, Hardin saw Rickard jump from the rear platform of the train as it slowed into the station.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “Wonder what he’s decided to do about the head-gate.
