Chapter I

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From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

brought into existence

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was a change, and it was in a manner depressive.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But there was a change, and it was in a manner depressive.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

someone suffering psychological depression

From this reading But there was a change, and it was in a manner depressive.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

writing a first version to be filled out and polished later

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

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From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

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

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

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 It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

engage in

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But there was a change, and it was in a manner depressive.

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From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

on one occasion

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

at breakneck speed

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

communicate vividly

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

a decrease in rate of change

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was a change, and it was in a manner depressive.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

a person who changes location

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

unpleasant to look at

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

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

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

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

From this reading It was not that the June fields were less green, or the factory suburb through which the long train was slowing more littered and unsightly.

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

From this reading Published August, 1919 David Vallory’s train, to make which he had precipitately thrown down pencil and mapping-pen in the drafting room of the Government harbor-deepening project on the Florida coast two days earlier, was an hour late arriving at Middleboro; and in this first home-coming from the distant assignment, the aspect of things once so familiar seemed jarred a trifle out of focus.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” said David, adding, as if in some sort of justification: “I was born here in Middleboro.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Your home town?” inquired the traveler in the opposite half of the Pullman section, as Vallory began to assemble his various belongings.