used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
(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 Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
clock-towered
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From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
at any time
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
horse-lovers
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From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
paddocks
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From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
paradingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
placarded
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From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
point-device
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From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
the season of growth
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
swivelverbUS /ˈswɪvəl/
turn on a pivot
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
transparenciesnounUS /trænˈsperənsiz/
plural of “transparency” — permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading New officials occupied every office under that clock-towered roof, and behind each placarded door the suggestions of Morgan Wallifarro held some degree of authoritative force and sanction.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
Wallifarro
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From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
Wellver
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From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Inside the office of the chief sat Morgan Wallifarro, point-device as ever, and over his desk the chief bent, listening with an attitude of deference to what he said.
at the time that
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
which person or people
From this reading It was a new department head who occupied that swivel chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Somewhere outside a band, parading with transparencies, was summoning all horse-lovers and devotees of chance to the track and paddocks of Churchill Downs.
youthfullyadverb
in a youthful manner
From this reading Boone Wellver walked into the office of the police chief one spring morning when the trees along the streets were youthfully green.
