Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

(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 "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

subject to appointment

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

a youthful male person

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

braying characteristic of donkeys

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

a gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

at any time

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

a boy or man

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

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

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

immediately past

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

on one occasion

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

a person who owns something

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

the act of buying

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

cut with a saw

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

two times

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

except if; if not

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

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

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

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

From this reading Twenty fellows besides the "Chief" and Mr. Dean were on hand at the appointed time.

at the time that

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

move to and fro

From this reading Ham was under the impression that the donkeys would fall dead when they saw the "pile of junk," and that every single fellow in the crowd would have to "wiggle his ears, bray once or twice, and get busy," if the cabin ever became the possessor of the new equipment.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Discovery of the Mine Two weeks later another crowd was organized to do a day's work on the cabin, and it seemed every boy in the Department wanted to go.

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

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.

a late time of life

From this reading At the mouth of the canyon two very faithful old donkeys, that had years before belonged to a prospector, were rented for the trip.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Unless you feel as husky as a steam elevator, you better stay home," was Ham's advice to one small boy, for Ham had been chairman of the committee that had been so busy since the last trip, purchasing all manner of supplies, equipment, and building material for the cabin, all of which would have to be packed over from Fairview on donkeys, and there was nearly a carload of it.