Chapter VIII

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From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

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

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

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

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

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

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

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

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

possessive form of “chase” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

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From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

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

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

a quantity that is added

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

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

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

on one occasion

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

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

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

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From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

move hurridly

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

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

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

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

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

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

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

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From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

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

From this reading The rolling-stock possessed by the Atlantic Ocean Railroad at that date consisted of two small street-cars, one for passengers, one for luggage; Chase's promenade, therefore, confined as it was to the first car, had a range of about four steps.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

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

From this reading They had come by steamer up the broad St. Johns, the beautiful river of Florida, to the lonely little landing called Tocoi; here they had intrusted themselves to the Atlantic Ocean Railroad.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.

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

From this reading This railroad undertook to convey travellers across the peninsula to the sea-coast, fifteen miles distant; and the promise was kept.

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

From this reading Early on a moonlit evening in January, 1875, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chase were approaching St. Augustine.

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

From this reading But it was kept in a manner so leisurely that more than once Horace Chase had risen and walked to and fro, as though, somehow, that would serve to increase the speed.