used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
(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 It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
ATHABASCA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A mist was falling and it was not cheerful.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
the act of departing
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
EdmontonnounUS /ˈedməntən/
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A mist was falling and it was not cheerful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was time for Mr. Zept to take his leave.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
Howell
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From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
go away from a place
From this reading It was time for Mr. Zept to take his leave.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
become covered with mist
From this reading A mist was falling and it was not cheerful.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was time for Mr. Zept to take his leave.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A mist was falling and it was not cheerful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
rivermen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
carry out
From this reading It was time for Mr. Zept to take his leave.
TEMPESTUOUSadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was time for Mr. Zept to take his leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE TO ATHABASCA LANDING During their stay in Edmonton, the two Indian rivermen had been living royally in a lodging house near the depot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
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 It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
at the time that
From this reading Early on the morning of the departure, Colonel Howell rounded up his old employees and when the mixed freight and passenger train backed up to the depot, the party was ready to board it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with satisfaction that all saw two Chicago & North Western freight cars, which Colonel Howell identified as those containing his oil outfit, and next to the extra passenger coach, the special baggage car.
Zept
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From this reading It was time for Mr. Zept to take his leave.
