Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

(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 "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

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From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

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From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

a man of refinement

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

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From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

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From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

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From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

above and across; more than

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

past form of “plunk” — make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

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From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

reflecting light

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

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From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

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From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "They're all together now," he said, "and having quite an argument.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Hiram now climbed to the top of Jo's immense load of baled alfalfa, and, looking back, made reports to her.

in the direction of

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

create by training and teaching

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

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From this reading The tires of Mr. Tweet's shiny new car plunked down into the road, and that gentleman continued on toward the trucks and the machine of Ragtown's first merchant, Mr. Huber.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

at the time that

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading WHAT MADE THE WILD CAT Jerkline Jo's wagon train snailed on over the desert toward the tents of Demarest's big camp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hiram Hooker was riding with Jerkline Jo, and the two had been deep in their studies when the appearance of the various automobiles had distracted their attention.