Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

give expression to

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

set up or found

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

something written by hand

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

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

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

not any; not one

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

according to the clock

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

on one occasion

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

and nothing more

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

above and across; more than

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

take the place or move into the position of

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

up to a particular time

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

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

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

at the time that

From this reading THE EXPRESS IS HELD FOR A PERSONAGE On the morning of the eleventh day, Bob Connery, special conductor for the Coast division of one of the chief transcontinentals, was having late breakfast on his day off at his little cottage on the shore of Puget Sound, when he was treated to the unusual sight of a large touring car stopping before his door.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Connery: No. 5 being held at Seattle terminal until nine o'clock--will run one hour late.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The car carried no one but the chauffeur, however, and he at once made it plain that he came only as a message-bearer when he hurried from the car to the house with an envelope in his hand.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Connery, meeting him at the door, opened the envelope and found within an order in the handwriting of the president of the railroad and over his signature.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This is your authority to supersede the regular man as conductor--prepared to go through to Chicago.