Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

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 In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

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

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

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

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

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

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

being joined in close association

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

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From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

set up or found

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

ten 10s

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

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

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

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

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

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

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

male cat

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

elevated open grassland in southern Africa

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading In fact, beyond a few minor particulars which followed the custom in vogue in this part of America, the wagon was very similar to those huge conveyances, sometimes called the "ships of the veldt", which are to be found in South Africa.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

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

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

plural of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

at the time that

From this reading "A tidy weight it is, too," said Tom, as Jack remarked on the wagon when approaching.

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

From this reading A single shaft protruded in front, to which the wheelers of the team of horses could be attached.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a large affair, covered with a big canvas tilt, and mounted on four strong wheels.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Out on the Prairie Shouldering their baggage, Tom and Steve led the way from the station, and, having traversed some few hundred yards, came to a single wagon, halted by the roadside.