Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

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

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

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

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

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

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

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

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

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

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

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From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

most important element

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

not any; not one

From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

on one occasion

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

established beyond doubt

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

a lightweight cord

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

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

From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

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

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

create by training and teaching

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

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

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

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

From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.

at the time that

From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.

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

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

during the time that

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.

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

From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 8 that evening.