Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

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

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

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From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

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From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

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From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

opinion or judgment

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

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From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

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

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

and nothing more

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

immediately past

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

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 On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

the force of workers available

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

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

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

not any; not one

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

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

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

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

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

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

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

create by training and teaching

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading On the platform in the gray light three men were climbing into the gangway of a switch-engine, the last man so long and so loosely put together that he was taking, as he always took when he tried to get into small quarters, the chaffing of his companions on his size.

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

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

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

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

at the time that

From this reading TIME BEING MONEY Sleepy Cat town was but just rubbing its eyes next morning when the Brock train pulled in from Cascade.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Clouds rolling loosely across the mountains were pushing the night into the west, and in the east wind promise of day followed, soft and cool.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.

the words that are spoken

From this reading No words were needed to convey to Glover or to Blood the embarrassment of the situation.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He smiled languidly at Callahan's excited greeting, and as they ran down the yard listened without comment to the story of the washout.