used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
(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 But that was all we could take --twenty-five pounds each.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
for the reason that
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was all we could take --twenty-five pounds each.
cannot
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From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But that was all we could take --twenty-five pounds each.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But that was all we could take --twenty-five pounds each.
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 The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
ten 10s
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
engage in
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
for each
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
St
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From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
stage-office
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From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
starting-place
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From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
carry out
From this reading But that was all we could take --twenty-five pounds each.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next morning, bright and early, we took a hasty breakfast, and hurried to the starting-place.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading So we had to snatch our trunks open, and make a selection in a good deal of a hurry.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first thing we did on that glad evening that landed us at St. Joseph was to hunt up the stage-office, and pay a hundred and fifty dollars apiece for tickets per overland coach to Carson City, Nevada.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then an inconvenience presented itself which we had not properly appreciated before, namely, that one cannot make a heavy traveling trunk stand for twenty-five pounds of baggage --because it weighs a good deal more.
