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From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
for the reason that
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The other routes are by highways, neither being direct.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
command with authority
From this reading The other routes are by highways, neither being direct.
dwindleverbUS /ˈdwɪndəl/
become smaller or lose substance
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
flag-station
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
the act of departing
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The other routes are by highways, neither being direct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The other routes are by highways, neither being direct.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other routes are by highways, neither being direct.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
Payne
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From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
Plainville
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From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
with speed
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
on the contrary
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading The other routes are by highways, neither being direct.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading One is partly by rail, involving a jolting journey over the branch line to a flag-station, and then a trip over roads which quickly dwindle to trails.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Parker, choosing the more promising of the two, brought his party in sight of the No. 1 camp in mid-afternoon.
precisely as stated
From this reading The pace had been very moderate, but rather because Mr. Parker spared his horses than because of hard going.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There are three ways in which one may travel from Plainville to the woods about Payne Stream.
