Chapter III

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

possessing life

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

any thing at all

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

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

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

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

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

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

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

exerting control or influence

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

notable English cricketer (1882-1963)

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

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

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

most important element

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

absolutely essential

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

on one occasion

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

small and remote and insignificant

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

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

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

on the contrary

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

try to get or reach

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

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

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

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

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

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

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was too hard making a living in California, and it was too hard to keep alive in Mexico.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Their decision was to seek a one-horse town at the back door of things, and there to seek a general recuperation of spirit.

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

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

precisely as stated

From this reading BILL HOBBS ARRIVES Sandy Mackintavers had a very definite reason for guiding the Twin-Duplex in the direction of Meteorite, at the end of the railroad spur that runs north from the main line and the highway.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

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

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

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

From this reading The three partners had decided--or rather, Sandy and Douglas Murray had decided, for the vote of Willyum was always that of Murray--not to go on to California, and not to cross the line into Mexico.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In order to do this with the proper degree of unconcern, it was necessary to sell the big car and to buy a flivver that would negotiate anything once.