Chapter I

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

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From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

tired of the world

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

divisible by two

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

moving swiftly

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

a young female

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

a quick look

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

the act of departing

From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

above and across; more than

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

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From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

recurring again and again

From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading She did not hear the repeated “I’m going for a smoke, Bess.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

create by training and teaching

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

moving toward the west

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading BESS FLETCHER’S FIRST WESTERN ACQUAINTANCE For two days the westbound train had hurried over the prairies as if it understood the heart of the girl and strove to gratify her impatience for a glimpse of the mountains.

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

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

which person or people

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She sat at the car window and gazed fascinated at the scenes which were so new and strange that she forgot the coach with its tired people—forgot even her brother, who sat with his book, bored and indifferent to the flying panorama.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Her soul was without, her eyes following a mysterious, half-hidden form.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Her soul left the plush-covered seats and suit-cases to follow the wild creatures that moved in the gorges or climbed the wonderful mountain slopes.