Chapter VI

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

From this reading The day the stop orders went out elsewhere a letter went out to Spirlaw.

(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 Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a partially opened flower

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

in or to another place

From this reading The day the stop orders went out elsewhere a letter went out to Spirlaw.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

apart from; not including

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Spirlaw read it and his face set like a thunder cloud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading He handed it to Keating.

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

From this reading He handed it to Keating.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading He handed it to Keating.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The day the stop orders went out elsewhere a letter went out to Spirlaw.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Spirlaw read it and his face set like a thunder cloud.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Keating read it--and looked serious.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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 Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The day the stop orders went out elsewhere a letter went out to Spirlaw.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Spirlaw read it and his face set like a thunder cloud.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a state of disorder involving group violence

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Keating read it--and looked serious.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Spirlaw read it and his face set like a thunder cloud.

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

From this reading The day the stop orders went out elsewhere a letter went out to Spirlaw.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Spirlaw read it and his face set like a thunder cloud.

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

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a supporting tower used to support a bridge

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The day the stop orders went out elsewhere a letter went out to Spirlaw.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Every day brought reports of trouble from one end of the line to the other, more rioting, more disorder at Big Cloud; and, in an effort to nip as much of it in the bud as possible, Carleton issued orders to stop all construction work--all except the work in Glacier Canon, for there the temporary trestle lay uneasy on his mind.