Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

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From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

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From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

later than; following

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

terminate

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

a child's word for locomotive

From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

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From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

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

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

in a methodical manner

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

come to pass

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

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From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

by chance

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

without speaking

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

a short high-pitched noise

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading "There's the choo-choo cars," said Tom, "comin' a-rarin' and a-pitchin'.

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

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

male cat

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

create by training and teaching

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

to or in the interior of a country or region

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.

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

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Dan Anderson silently watched his partner as he busied himself gearing up his horses.

having a tone of a reed instrument

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

at the time that

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

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

From this reading Neither made reference to any event occurring since their arrival, or which might possibly occur in the near future.

make whistling sounds

From this reading All was nearly ready for the start on their journey down the east side of the Sacramentos, when they heard afar a faint and wheezy squeak, the whistle of a railway train climbing up the opposite slope.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PRICE OF HEART'S DESIRE _Concerning Goods, their Value, and the Delivery of the Same_ In the morning the travellers arose with the sun, and after breakfast Tom Osby began methodically to break camp as though preparing for the return up-country.