Chapter XIII

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

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

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

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

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

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

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

a boy who delivers newspapers

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

a native or resident of Oregon

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

a person, without saying who

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading Perhaps it's Indians, though, and, if so, there's sure to be something about it in the paper."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus thinking, Rob beckoned to a passing newsboy and bought a copy of the _Oregonian_.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "He was as excited as though war had been declared against somebody or other; but I haven't heard that we are likely to go to war with any one.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

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

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading FROM THE GOLDEN GATE TO THE PEARL RIVER "I wonder what that despatch can be about," thought Rob, as he sat in the comfortable ambulance which, drawn by two big army mules and with its curtains rolled up, was used as a carriage by the officers of the post.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Diligently as he searched its columns, he could not find a word about Indians.