used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
Bryce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
bulliesnounUS /ˈbʊliz/
plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
CardigannounUS /ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/
knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
traveling across
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
derricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
being one more than seven
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
being one more than ten
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
Jules
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From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
the force of workers available
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
not any; not one
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
obstructionsnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
Ogilvy
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From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
having a point
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
RondeaunounUS /rɑːnˈdoʊ/
a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
SequoianounUS /sɪˈkwɔɪə/
either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
SextonnounUS /ˈsekstən/
United States poet (1928-1974)
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
not in physical motion
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
superintending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At eight o'clock Sunday morning, however, Bryce Cardigan drove him down to the crossing.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At eleven o'clock Saturday night the deputy United States marshal arrived in Sequoia.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the advice of Buck Ogilvy, however, he made no attempt at service that night, notwithstanding the fact that Jules Rondeau and his bullies still guarded the crossing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sexton was watching him uneasily, and flushed as Ogilvy pointed him out to the marshal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buck Ogilvy was already there with his men, superintending the erection of a huge derrick close to the heap of obstructions placed on the crossing.
