Chapter II

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

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

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

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

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

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

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

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

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

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

placed crosswise

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

moving swiftly

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

the act of grazing

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

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

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

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

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

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

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

small North American falcon

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

the act of departing

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The admission that he dreaded the ordeal is not to be set down to his discredit.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Since leaving Antelope Springs, however, the "Flying Kestrel" had been lagging a little.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

not in physical motion

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading His life had been an arduous struggle, for an education and the necessities first, and for advancement afterward.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

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

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

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

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

create by training and teaching

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

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

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

(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 VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

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

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.

at the time that

From this reading For this cause, the supper station was still more than an hour away when Brockway deserted his ancients and invalids and crossed the platforms to the rear door of the private car.

belonging to which person

From this reading VI REGARDLESS ORDERS Ten hours' westing from the Missouri River takes a moderately fast train well into the great grazing region whose name is Length and Breadth, and whose horizon is like that of the sea.