Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

(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 was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

in an artistic manner

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

next to; at the side of

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

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

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

apart from; not including

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

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

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

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

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

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

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

no person; not anyone

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

the smallest of the Great Lakes

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

a coniferous tree

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

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

From this reading The smart straw hat and light summer suit did not become the contractor.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

create by training and teaching

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

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

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

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

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

look attentively

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.

United States photographer(1886-1958)

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

at the time that

From this reading STIRLING LETS THINGS SLIDE It was early evening when Weston swung himself down from the platform of the Colonist car in a little roadside station shut in by the pine bush of Ontario.

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

From this reading He was full-fleshed and red of face, and the artistically cut garments striped in soft colors conveyed a suggestion of ease and leisure which seemed very much out of place on him.

during the time that

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Weston stood looking about him a man came out of the office, and he was somewhat astonished to find himself face to face with his employer.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading There was a wooden hotel beside the track, and one or two stores; but that was all, and the fact that nobody except the station-agent had appeared to watch the train come in testified to the industry, or, more probably, the loneliness of the district.