Chapter I

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

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

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

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

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

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

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

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

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

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

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

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

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

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

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

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

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

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

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

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

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

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

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

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

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 cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

let for money

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

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

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a large number or amount

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

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

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

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

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

having or arranged in tiers

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

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

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Two boys sat by the rail upon the upper deck; their faces were earnest and they talked in low tones.

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

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

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

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

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

From this reading The cabins were thronged with passengers; the forward deck was tiered high with bales and barrels and boxes of merchandise.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “I’d know him among a whole city-full, let alone a cabin-full,” answered Walter Jordan.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading _Author of_ “In Kentucky with Daniel Boone,” “In the Rockies with Kit Carson” The towering stacks of the steamboat “Mediterranean” sent their clouds of smoke, black and wind rent, across the sky; her sharp bow cut the yellow waters of the Mississippi and dashed the spray as high as her rails.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Are you quite sure that Sam Davidge is on board, Walt?” asked one.