Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

(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 A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

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

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

a boy or man

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

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

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

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

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

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

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

past form of “sneeze” — exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

in a sparse way

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.

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

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The first office east of X---- was Dunraven, some twenty miles away.

being four more than twenty

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading Between the two places were several blind sidings used as passing tracks.

toward the west

From this reading In those days civilization had not advanced as far westward as it is to-day, and there was not much local business on the road, due to the sparsely settled country.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

which person or people

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A WOMAN OPERATOR WHO SAVED A TRAIN X---- was a pretty good sort of an office to have, barring a beastly climate wherein all four seasons would sometimes be ably and fully represented in one twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading But eighty big round American dollars a month was not to be sneezed at--that was a heap of money to a young chap--and I hung on.