used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
darky
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From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
lookin
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From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
Marse
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From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
on one occasion
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
Reade
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From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
Readestown
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From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
sah
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From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
sawed-offadjective
well below average height
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He proceeded at once to a hotel and ate an early breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Mr. Wade reached Readestown in due time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
which person or people
From this reading But at the gate there was a sawed-off, comical little darky, who scraped and bowed and said:
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
yo
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From this reading “Yes, sah; I done reckon Marse Frank been lookin’ fo’ yo’ fo’ two days, sah.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then he called a carriage and rode down to the machine shops of Frank Reade, Jr. At that early hour he did not feel certain of meeting the young inventor.
