Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

in addition

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

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

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

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

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a youthful male person

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a female human offspring

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

give expression to

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a man of refinement

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a young female

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

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

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

a musical composition that evokes rural life

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

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

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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 They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

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

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

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

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

and nothing more

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

changing location rapidly

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

dependable

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

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

From this reading A MOUNTAIN IDYL--THE GIRL AND THE BOY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

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

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

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

From this reading They had lost their parents during the prevalence of an epidemic fever, and had been left to the guardianship of Aaron Rockharrt.

in the direction of

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

create by training and teaching

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

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

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.

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

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

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

From this reading In one of the middle cars, which was not crowded, nor, indeed, quite full, sat a girl and a boy--both dressed in deep mourning, and both in charge of a tall, stout gentleman, also in deep mourning.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading These children were Corona, aged seven, and Sylvanus, aged four, orphans and co-heirs of John Haught, a millionaire merchant of San Francisco, and of his wife, Felicia, only daughter of Aaron and Deborah Rockharrt, of Rockhold.

a late time of life

From this reading On a fine day near the end of October, several years before the opening of this story, the express train from the southwest was speeding on toward North End.