the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading MORTON'S BUSINESS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
set up or found
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
the act of departing
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
MORTON'SnounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading MORTON'S BUSINESS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
Richardson'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsənz/
possessive form of “richardson” — United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
do one's shopping
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
not in physical motion
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
t'other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Morton set out for Portland the next morning, leaving Rich glad and grateful, and in the best of spirits himself, arising from the conviction that better days were in store both for Rich and his parents.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took his seat on the box, and was still more confirmed in this opinion by the conversation with the driver, of whom he had inquired the way to Mr. Richardson's shop the afternoon of his arrival.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "No, I found it without the least difficulty."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you didn't have any trouble finding Richardson's shop t'other day: git, git, git along there, you white horse."
