used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
clairvoyantadjectiveUS /klerˈvɔɪənt/
perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
Conway
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From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
DartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
don't
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From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
Garth
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From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
the act of departing
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
only a very short time before
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
haymakersnounUS /ˈheɪmeɪkərz/
plural of “haymaker” — a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
L-M
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From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
for more time
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
Mart'snounUS /mɑːrts/
possessive form of “mart” — an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
not any; not one
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
a course of conduct
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
worried and uneasy
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
SHANDON
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From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
be standing; be upright
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHANDON TAKES HIS STAND Dart had been quite right concerning the actions of Garth Conway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
to-night
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From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Them haymakers don't know enough to walk crooked and cover their tracks the same time.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Now with Red on the war path, and me shaping his play right along--" He grew deeply thoughtful over the delightful possibilities unfolding to his highly coloured imagination.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
which person or people
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Old Mart's going to sleep restless to-night," mused Dart, to whom the adventures of a guy named Jupiter, and a skirt who shall be nameless, no longer appealed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It hardly required a clairvoyant mother for any man who knew both Conway and Wayne Shandon to predict the haste with which Conway saddled and left the Bar L-M, nor the direction he went.
