Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

From this reading "What'd she stop for, Ban?"

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From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

of short duration or distance

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

physically weak

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

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From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

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

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

beyond normal limits

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

by a particular locality

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

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 "Special orders."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What'd she stop for, Ban?"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Special orders."

move hurridly

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

of breathing having a heavy snoring sound

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "What'd she stop for, Ban?"

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

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

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

the upper part of anything

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."

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

From this reading He was a frail, grinny man from the prairie country, much given to romantic imaginings and an inordinate admiration for Banneker.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

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From this reading "What'd she stop for, Ban?"

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

From this reading Having watched from the seat of his chariot the brief but ceremonial entry of Number Three, which, on regular schedule, roared through Manzanita at top speed, he descended, captured the mail-bag and, as the transcontinental pulled out, accosted the station-agent.

a late time of life

From this reading Although the vehicle of his professional activities had for some years been a small and stertorous automobile locally known as "Puffy Pete," Mr. James Mindle always referred to his process of postal transfer from the station to the town as "teamin' over the mail."