Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

anew

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

in addition

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

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

From this reading "What are you stopping for?" he said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

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

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

joined together into a whole

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

give expression to

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What are you stopping for?" he said.

set up or found

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

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

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

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

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

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

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

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From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

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

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

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

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

above and across; more than

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

on the contrary

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What are you stopping for?" he said.

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

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading "What are you stopping for?" he said.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "It's rather more than twelve hours since I've had a meal," he said.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

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

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are you stopping for?" he said.

at the time that

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

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

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

during the time that

From this reading THE SOMASCO CONSOLIDATED Alton left Vancouver by the Quebec express next day, found horses waiting at the little station, and only waiting while fresh ones were saddled at a lonely ranch, took the trail again before the first faint light crept out of the east.

which person or people

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

a small tuft or lock

From this reading Seaforth glanced at the wisp of blue smoke which hung about the pines behind Horton's hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He also spoke little with Seaforth during the journey, and stared at the latter, who drew rein when the weary horses plodded, steaming and bespattered all over, into the settlement.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you stopping for?" he said.