Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

later than; following

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

(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 Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

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

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

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

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

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

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

the peak of a hill

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not all of you will care to go, of course, as all are not far advanced enough for the work."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

on one occasion

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

for a short time

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

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

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

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

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Just the surveying for the branch road will be done at this time, and later, some time in the fall, before the regular term begins, you will do the building.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

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

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

which person or people

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TROUBLES OF THE SURVEYING PARTY Shortly after the meeting with Gabrielle the boys were greatly surprised by the doctor's announcing that he had received a proposition from the company which operated the mountain railroads in that section for the Hilltop boys to survey a new line and afterward build it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading If you are agreeable we will move our camp in a day or so and begin the work at once.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This will give those of you who are studying engineering and surveying some practical experience," the Doctor added.