Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

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

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

in addition

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

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

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

achieved or reached

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

have

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

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

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

causing dejection

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

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

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

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From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

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

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

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

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

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

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

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

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

not in action or at work

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

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

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

defying expression or description

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

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

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

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

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

not divisible by two

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

above and across; more than

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

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

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

the season of growth

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

walk heavily

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

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

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

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

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

create by training and teaching

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

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

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

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

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

precisely as stated

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

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

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The prairie metropolis had not then attained its present magnitude, but it was busy and muddy enough; for when the thaw comes the mire of a Western town is indescribable.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

at the time that

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

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

From this reading So, feeling utterly forlorn, a stranger in a very strange and, at first sight, a forbidding land, I trudged up and down, waiting for the evening train which was to bear me west, and pondering over all that had happened during the past few weeks.

which person or people

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters

From this reading "THE LAND OF PROMISE" It was a dismal afternoon in early spring when I lounged disconsolately about the streets of Winnipeg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Also odd showers of wet snow came down, and I shivered under my new skin coat, envying the busy citizens who, with fur caps drawn low down, hurried to and fro.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading One and all wore the stamp of prosperity, and their voices had a cheerful ring that grated on me, for I of all that bustling crowd seemed idle and without a purpose.