700
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From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
at or in the front
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
set up or found
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
Fé
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From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
the act of departing
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
GRANDE
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From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
how
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From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
the literary culture
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
Lizzie
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From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
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 A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
on one occasion
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
carry out
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
two-gallon
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From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY My stay in Santa Fé was a pleasant one.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading At the Post Office I found a few letters and some money, the former forwarded from Cincinnati, and the latter from Washington (it had been cabled there two months before).
water-bag
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From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading On the morning of the fourth day my weary frame was sufficiently rested to warrant my continuing once more.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading I bought a two-gallon water-bag in preparation for the 700-mile desert journey ahead, and once more set out westward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A crowd of interested citizens witnessed my preparations outside the hotel, plied me with questions as to how far I was going, how long it would take, and how old I was, and finally bade me farewell as Lizzie burst into a roar, and we moved sadly, if noisily, away.
