Chapter II

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

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

(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 Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

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

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

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

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

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From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

the first light of day

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

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

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

tamper, with the purpose of deception

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

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

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

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

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

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

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

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From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

immediately past

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

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 At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

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 GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

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

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

as might be expected

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a midwestern state on the Great Plains

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

the local environment

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

resembling paste in color; pallid

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

an educational institution

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

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

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

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

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

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

From this reading This company had assembled in the course of the day's acquaintance on the last long, dusty run into the land of expectations.

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

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

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

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

create by training and teaching

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

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

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading These three traveled together, as three of such close relationship naturally should travel.

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

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

at the time that

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

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

From this reading At dawn these people had left their comfortable sleeping-cars at Chadron, in the Nebraska desert, to change to the train of archaic coaches which transported the land-seekers across the last stretch of their journey.

which person or people

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.

a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east

From this reading GUESTS FOR THE METROPOLE To Comanche there came that August afternoon, when it was wearing down to long shadows, a mixed company, drawn from the far places and the middle distances east of Wyoming.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Before that morning the company had been pursuing its way as individual parts--all, that is, with the exception of the miller's wife, from near Boston; the sister of the miller's wife, who was a widow and the mother of June; and June, who was pasty and off-color, due to much fudge and polishing in a young ladies' school.