Chapter I

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

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

to or in a foreign country

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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 Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

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

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

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From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

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

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

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

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

in a furtive manner

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Eleanor, whose pet name was Nolla, laughed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

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

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Eleanor, whose pet name was Nolla, laughed.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

abounding in small stones

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Eleanor, whose pet name was Nolla, laughed.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

create by training and teaching

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America The long Pullman train, that left Denver behind and carried Polly Brewster away on her first venture from the ranch-home, was fitted up as luxuriously as capital could do it.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “Nolla,” whispered Polly, furtively glancing about, “how different are these cars from the ones that come in and go out at Oak Creek!”

belonging to which person

From this reading Eleanor, whose pet name was Nolla, laughed.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Eleanor Maynard, Polly’s bosom friend, enjoyed her companion’s awe and wonderment—that a mere _car_ should be so furnished.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading POLLY OF PEBBLY PIT, POLLY IN NEW YORK, POLLY AND HER FRIENDS ABROAD, POLLY’S BUSINESS VENTURE.