Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

later than; following

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

(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 Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

have

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

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

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

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

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

at any time

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

obtain

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

the act of departing

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

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

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

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

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

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From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

immediately past

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

the act of departing

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

come together

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

a particular point in time

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

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

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

and nothing more

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

in an original manner

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

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

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Doctor Lanning, moreover, had advised that Marie spend some further time in the mountains, where her gain in health had been decided.

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

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

in or at the place that

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.

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

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

From this reading Planning originally to recross the mountains by a southern route, and to give himself as much of a pleasure trip as he ever took, Mr. Brock changed all his plans at the last moment--a move at which he was masterly--and wired Bucks to meet him at Bear Dance for the return trip.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Among the features the general manager particularly wished Mr. Brock to see before leaving the mountain country was the Crab Valley dam and irrigation canal, and the second day after the president's special entered the division it was side-tracked at a way station near Sleepy Cat for an inspection of the undertaking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the coast the party had broken up, Louise Donner going into Colorado with friends, and Harrison returning to Pittsburg.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE MOUNTAINS The sudden appearance of Mr. Brock at any time and at any point where he had interests would surprise only those that did not know him.