used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
Charley
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From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
Checkmated
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From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
fire-line
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From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
IronsidesnounUS /ˈaɪərnsaɪdz/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
Mortons
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From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Charley was overjoyed at the news.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Charley was overjoyed at the news.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
without much difficulty
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
six-foot
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From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
precisely as stated
From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Checkmated Charley was afoot very early next morning.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading At the usual time he flashed out a wireless call for the Mortons, and the ranger himself answered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Morton could now operate the wireless quite readily, though, of course, with nothing like the skill his wife had acquired.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He reported that he was to return to duty the next morning, starting work, with a big crew, on a six-foot fire-line along the summit of Old Ironsides.
