used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
(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 Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
ANDREWnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading ANDREW MALDEN.
Andy
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From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
a youthful male person
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
Bucephalus
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From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
Chichilla
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From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
provide as food
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
coins made of gold
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
GrizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
hardest-hearted
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From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
how
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From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
MALDEN
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From this reading ANDREW MALDEN.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
moon-up
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From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
not any; not one
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
being perceived or observed
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
on one occasion
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
outstripverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪp/
be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
refrain from harming
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
up to a particular time
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading No one noticed how he listened to the story, how he glanced more than once at the tired traveler, till they heard him order his horses at moon-up, order the landlord to wake the boy and feed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rich, with acres to spare, a mill that turned out lumber by the wholesale, horses that could outstrip any Bucephalus in the county.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Either from jealousy or some cause, the world about Gold City, Frost Creek, Chichilla, all hated Andy Malden.
but in spite of that
From this reading Andrew Malden was in town that night, yet no one thought of asking him, the hardest-hearted man in Grizzly county.
