adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
accountantsnounUS /əˈkaʊntənts/
plural of “accountant” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
bartendersnounUS /ˈbɑːrtendərz/
plural of “bartender” — an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
CHAINnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
classes-carters
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From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
horse-dealers
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From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
horseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
Ingolby
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From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
Ingolby's
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From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
LebanonnounUS /ˈlebənən/
an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
Manitou
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From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
millersnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
PASTnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
ranchmen
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From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
river-driver
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From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
roughs
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From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading All night there were groups of men waiting outside Ingolby's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHAIN OF THE PAST For once in its career, Lebanon was absolutely united.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The blow that had brought down the Master Man had also struck the town between the eyes, and there was no one--friend or foe of Ingolby--who did not regard it as an insult and a challenge.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was now known that the roughs of Manitou, led by the big river-driver, were about to start on a raid upon Lebanon and upon Ingolby at the very moment the horseshoe did its work.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading They were of all classes-carters, railway workers, bartenders, lawyers, engineers, bankers, accountants, merchants, ranchmen, carpenters, insurance agents, manufacturers, millers, horse-dealers, and so on.
