Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

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

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

for the reason that

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

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 Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

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

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

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

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

not accessible to view

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

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

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

of great significance or value

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a point where lines intersect

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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 Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

move hurridly

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

unhealthy looking

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a moving crowd

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

create by training and teaching

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading The agent's cabin was hidden by the trees and did not count.

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

From this reading There were heavy bales and boxes and many trunks to be shifted and it was obvious that the sallow station agent could not do it all.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But Pleasant View was important as a station because it stood at the intersection of two lines of thread like tracks that slipped among the mountains in different directions; one winding among the trees and about a clear mountain lake, carried guests for the summer to and fro, and great quantities of baggage and freight from afar; the other travelled through long tunnels to the world beyond and linked great cities like jewels on a chain.

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

From this reading In five minutes more the train would come from around the mountain and bring a swarm of ladies and children for the Hotel at the Lake.