Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

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From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

completely unclothed

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

packed especially tightly

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

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From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

the quality of being humane

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

immediately past

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

-ing form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

one of the three prairie provinces in central Canada

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

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 She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

a coniferous tree

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

the season of growth

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

not in physical motion

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

in the direction of

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

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From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

toward the west

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

at the time that

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Now and then a shower of cinders that rattled upon the roof whirled down about her and the jolting brass rail to which she clung was unpleasantly greasy, but the air was, at least, gloriously fresh out there and she shrank from the vitiated atmosphere of the stove-heated car.

which person or people

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A bitter wind eddied about her, for it was early in the Canadian spring, and there were still shattered fangs of ice in the slacker pools of the rivers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUTHOR OF "MASTERS OF THE WHEAT-LANDS," "WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE," "LORIMER OF THE NORTHWEST," "ALTON OF SOMASCO," "THURSTON OF ORCHARD VALLEY," ETC.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was falling dusk and the long emigrant train was clattering, close-packed with its load of somewhat frowsy humanity, through the last of the pine forest which rolls westward north of the Great Lakes toward the wide, bare levels of Manitoba, when Alison Leigh stood on the platform of a lurching car.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

a late time of life

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had learned during the past few years that it is not wise for a young woman who must earn her living to be fastidious, but one has to face a good many unpleasantnesses when traveling Colonist in a crowded train.