used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
react verbally
From this reading The answer to his question had come.
BoneyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
having bones especially many or prominent bones
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The answer to his question had come.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
go away from a place
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
not any; not one
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
prairie-dog
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From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The answer to his question had come.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
Seagrue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
sympathizersnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzərz/
plural of “sympathizer” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The answer to his question had come.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
be dressed in
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He well knew that Sinclair cared no more for Seagrue than for a prairie-dog.
WhisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was only that he felt strong enough, with his friends and sympathizers, to defy the railroad force and Whispering Smith, and planned now, probably, to kill off his pursuers or wear them out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The rescue of Seagrue made it clear that Sinclair would not leave the country.
but in spite of that
From this reading INTO THE NORTH The moon had not yet risen, and in the darkness of Boney Street Smith walked slowly toward his room.
