used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
Centreford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
DunkirknounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/
a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
ERADICATEverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
at any time
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
a social unit living together
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
the act of departing
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
Jed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
not any; not one
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
Pompville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
SAWSnounUS /sɔːz/
plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
get rid of
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
a male human offspring
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading The locality was sparsely settled, however, and no one could give any clues to the robbers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
male cat
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Jed said he had "been on the job" ever since the mysterious robbery of Tom had taken place, but though he had seen many red automobiles he had no trace of the three men.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
in or at the place that
From this reading From Dunkirk Tom went back over the route he had taken in going from Pompville to Centreford, and made some inquiries in the neighborhood of the church shed, where he had taken shelter.
which person or people
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading ERADICATE SAWS WOOD The farmer's family, including the son who was a deputy sheriff, was glad to see Tom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young inventor next made a trip over the lonely, sandy road, where he had met with the tramp, Happy Harry.
