alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
characterized by great determination
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
the act of departing
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
hostlernounUS /ˈhɑːslər/
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
How
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From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
for more time
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
carry out
From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading One autumn Master determined to "go West."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, I did not know what going West means, and could not think that "some months" were longer than the time he had spent in Chicago.
which person or people
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why he went I do not know, but he was to stay "some months," they said.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Be kind to Dandy," was his parting injunction, as usual, to Herman, the man who had succeeded Park Winters as hostler.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How I did hope he would take me along, but he did not.
