Chapter XXX

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

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

later than; following

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

(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 Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

clothing in general

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

wanted intensely

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

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

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

being one more than seven

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

give expression to

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

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From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

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

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

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

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

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

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

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

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

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

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

the act of buying

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

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

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

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

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

a particular situation

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

and nothing more

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.

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

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

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

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

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

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Bully desired to avoid all prominence during his stay in Fardale, and so had picked out his meekest raiment for the trip.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

plural of “upper” — the higher of two berths

From this reading For this occasion he had abandoned his “swellest” clothes, being simply clad in a black-and-white, shiny-buttoned suit that shrieked aloud, a plain orange-and-white necktie, and a pair of patent-leather shoes with green uppers.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Instead, he sauntered up to the smoking car, rolling a cigarette as he went.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With eight dollars in his pocket, after purchasing his railroad ticket, Bully Carson climbed aboard the express.

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

From this reading He did not go into a Pullman, for that would cost more money.