Chapter I

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

later than; following

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

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From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

a popular vacation spot in the Canadian Rockies

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

the largest city in southern Alberta; an oil and gas center and a technology center for Alberta and most of western Canada

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

remove the dust from

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

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From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

with eloquence

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

difficult to describe

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

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From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

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From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

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

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

ludicrously odd

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

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

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

the force of workers available

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

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

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

pass a rope through

From this reading _By_ WINIFRED EATON REEVE AUTHOR OF “CATTLE,” ETC.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

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

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

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

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

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

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

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

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ Along the Banff National Highway, automobiles sped by in a cloud of dust, heat, noise and odour.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

plural of “vet” — a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

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

From this reading They stopped not to offer a lift to the wayfarer along the road, for they were intent upon making the evergrowing grade to Banff on “high.”

at the time that

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

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

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.

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

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in the company of; together with

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading With somewhat of that pluck which had meant so much to the world, when the “vets” were something more than mere job hunting tramps, these men from across the sea trudged in the heat, the dust and the dry alkali-laden air.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This year tramps were common on the road, war veterans, for the most part, “legging it” from Calgary to lumber or road camp, or making for the ranches in the foothills, after that elusive job of which the Government agent in England had so eloquently expatiated, but which proved in most cases to be but a fantastic fable.