Chapter XXV

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

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

declared but not proved

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

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

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

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

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

cause to be bored

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

wanted intensely

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading The first one reached me in Detroit.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

at any time

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first one reached me in Detroit.

very lively and profitable

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

an association of criminals

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

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

From this reading The first one reached me in Detroit.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

conformity or harmony

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the literary culture

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The first one reached me in Detroit.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

make reference to

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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 KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

not one, and not any

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The first one reached me in Detroit.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

covered with a firm surface

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

arousing affect

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

make a promise or commitment

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The first one reached me in Detroit.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

put a saddle on

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

in or at that place or location

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

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

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

up to a particular time

From this reading I never had until the letters began to come.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

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

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It told me that Excelsior Springs desired to be "written up," and offered me, as an inducement to come there, the following arguments: paved streets, beautiful scenery, three modern, fire-proof hotels, flourishing lodges, live churches, fine saddle horses, an eighteen-hole golf course ("2d to none," the letter said) four distinct varieties of mineral water, and--Frank James.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading KEEPING A PROMISE _The shades of night were falling fast, As through a western landscape passed A car, which bore, 'mid snow and ice, Two trav'lers taking this advice: Visit Excelsior Springs!_ Have you ever heard of the city of Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The mention of Frank James stirred poignant memories of my youth: recollections of forbidden "nickel novels" dealing with the wild deeds alleged to have been committed by the James Boys, Frank and Jesse, and their "Gang."