used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The latter question was quickly answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
gurgleverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəl/
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
Jed
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From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
Jed's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
and nothing more
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter question was quickly answered.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
locustnounUS /ˈloʊkəst/
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
the force of workers available
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The latter question was quickly answered.
with speed
From this reading The latter question was quickly answered.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE PURSUIT Jed Hopkins, at the head of his men, hastened away from the station toward the offices of the company.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several things he wanted cleared up before starting in pursuit of the robbers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the first place, what had happened to the wagon which was to have come after the chest; and, in the second place, what had become of the man he had sent out to look for it?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As they passed through a little locust grove just beyond the station, Jed's alert ear caught a stifled cry or gurgle to the left of the road, and without pausing an instant, he started toward it.
