used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The funeral was solemnized next day.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
JERKLINE
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From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
JO
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From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
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 THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
Modock
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From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The funeral was solemnized next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Friends stayed with her that night.
not any; not one
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
Palada
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From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
palsnounUS /pælz/
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
Pickhandle
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From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
readjustmentnounUS /riəˈdʒʌstmənt/
the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
solemnized
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From this reading The funeral was solemnized next day.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Friends stayed with her that night.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
at the time that
From this reading THE RETURN OF JERKLINE JO When the long overland train contemptuously groaned to a reluctant stop in Palada the infrequent occurrence told the town that Jerkline Jo had returned for her foster father's funeral and the readjustment of his badly involved affairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading The village hack was running no more now, so friends carried her baggage for her to the house on the hill, where lay the body of Pickhandle Modock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friends stayed with her that night.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading Old friends, old pals, old lovers crowded about her on the depot platform, wringing her strong hand in sympathy and offering help.
