used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The men present may be counted on one hand.
for the reason that
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The men present may be counted on one hand.
electric-lighted
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From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF STEEL.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
fast-scheduled
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From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The men present may be counted on one hand.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
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From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
journalistsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələsts/
plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
immediately past
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
MACCATHMHAOIL
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From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The men present may be counted on one hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men present may be counted on one hand.
and nothing more
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
no-fare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF STEEL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I love the hills and the hills love me As mates love one another.--MACCATHMHAOIL.
and nothing more
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The men present may be counted on one hand.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading THE END OF STEEL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF STEEL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
create by training and teaching
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
triennialnounUS /traɪˈeniəl/
the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
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 It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
wash-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is over a year since, in the last chapter, I was turned back from the End of Steel because of a wash-out on construction, and now I am come back, but this time, through the kindness of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, on a through service, electric-lighted, fast-scheduled, no-fare excursion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And on this occasion, I am not the only woman on the train but merely one among a hundred, for this, you must know, is the triennial excursion of the women journalists and authors of Canada.
