Chapter X

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

quickly and without warning

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

later than; following

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

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

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

traveling across

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

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

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

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

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

and nothing more

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

hear with intention

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

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

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

above and across; more than

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

having a point

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a bed supporting a road

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

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

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

plural of “span” — the complete duration of something

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

make steady

From this reading For several miles the road grades downward—not a sharp grade, but a steady one—and so does the railroad.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

successive (without a break)

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

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

From this reading There is no flagman at this grade crossing, nor is there a drop-gate.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

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

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

a person who changes location

From this reading “HEART DISEASE” After one passes the railroad station at The Beeches, and before reaching the town limits of North Birchland, the traveler sees a gray road following closely the railway tracks, sometimes divided from them by rail-fences, sometimes by a ditch, and sometimes the railway roadbed is high on a bank overlooking the highway.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading At the foot of the slope the highway keeps straight on over a bridge that spans the deep and boisterous creek; but a fork of the road turns abruptly and crosses the railroad at grade.

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

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

not necessary

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

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

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Just a “Stop, Look, Listen” sign—two words of which are unnecessary, as some philosopher has pointed out.