Chapter XVI

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

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

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

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

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

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

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

divisible by two

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

a social unit living together

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

a boy or man

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

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

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

engage in

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

a form of address for a man

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

not any; not one

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

above and across; more than

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

coated with paint

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

a humorous play on words

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

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

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

in the near future

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

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

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

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

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

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

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

in the direction of

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

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

From this reading _The “Golden Doorway”_ — _Transportation Building_ — _An Endless Array_ — _Bicycles, Boats, and Bullock-wagons_ — _The Annex_ — _The Railroad Exhibits._ From the steps of the Mining Building the boys looked over toward the “Golden Doorway” of the Transportation Building, and made up their minds that it looked promising.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

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

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But they soon discovered there was no need to make excuses for the Transportation Building, and before long they carried out to the letter Harry’s punning prediction, “Now we shall go into transports!”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

a Caucasian

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So they entered with a readiness to enjoy whatever they should find.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading By this time the white buildings had made them glad of the fancy harlequin costume worn by the autumnal-colored member of this interesting family.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They liked even the angels painted along the walls, and as for the brakeman, “Mr. Land,” they thought he appeared to be a young fellow well worth knowing.