Chapter II

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

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

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

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From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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From this reading THE JOURNEY.--FRANCISCO.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

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

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

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

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE JOURNEY.--FRANCISCO.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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 One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

engage in

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

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

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

dependable

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY.--FRANCISCO.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

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

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

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

From this reading The wagon was then laden with things brought from the house in barrels, boxes, baskets, and bundles.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

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

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

which person or people

From this reading Charlie Holden, in a suit of corduroy, with high boots and leggings, and a huge sombrero of Mexican make on his curly red head, excited the admiration of Walter, who had never seen him before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On a bright morning in early June, Charlie Dorner drove up to the Pages' door with a large camping wagon, to which two strong, stout mules were harnessed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One not familiar with the capacity of California mules would have thought it impossible for two animals to haul the tremendous load on the long climb, which was to end sixty miles in the mountains, three thousand feet above the level of the sea.