Chapter XV

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

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

(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 This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

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

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

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

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

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

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

for the reason that

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

plural of “cactus” — any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

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From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

recognizable; marked

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

set up or found

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

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

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

pretentiously elegant

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

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

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

a small worthless amount

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

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 The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

most important element

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

the force of workers available

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

and nothing more

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

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

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

being five more than twenty

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

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

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

at the time that

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

in or at the place that

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

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

From this reading The main feature of interest seen from the autos on that drive from Hot Springs Junction, where they left the train, was the great varieties of cacti, some of which towered as high as twenty-five feet above the ground.

possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Dalky’s wish was law, however, and that evening found his entire party domiciled at the high-class hotel located at the Springs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DALKY TAKES A VACATION Having concluded his business with the two representatives of Sam White’s estate, Mr. Dalken decided that he had earned a rest.

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

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Therefore, when the young people asked, “Where next?” he replied: “To Castle Hot Springs.”

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading This came as a surprise, because Jack had planned that day that they would all go on to Phœnix, where not only business could be attended to by the three men in the party, but the younger members would find every kind of sport they might care to enjoy.