Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

being joined in close association

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

traveling across

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

the first light of day

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

a social unit living together

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

transport from one place to another

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

not any; not one

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

the middle of the day

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

according to the clock

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The driver's box was high above the forward running gear.

only a very short time before

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

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

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

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

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

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

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading In one of these rumbling, swaying conveyances the boys rode the thirty miles to Philadelphia, crossing the Schuylkill at Gray's Ferry about noon.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

the upper part of anything

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

at the time that

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

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

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The coaches of that day were cumbersome affairs, huge of wheel, and with ridiculously small bodies slung on wide strips of bull's hide which served for springs.

a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.

but in spite of that

From this reading There were as yet no "seats on top," such as were developed in the later days of fast stage-coach service.

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

From this reading The boys and their luggage were on their way to Wilmington in the family chaise before dawn, and it was scarce seven o'clock when they bade farewell to the old colored serving-man and clambered aboard the four-horse coach that connected in Philadelphia with the mail coach for New York.