Chapter XIV

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From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

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From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

later than; following

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

(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 All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading SNAGGED IN TENNESSEE CHUTE.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading President's Island, Dec.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

give expression to

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

set up or found

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Holiday rush.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

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

From this reading SNAGGED IN TENNESSEE CHUTE.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading President's Island, Dec.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

not any; not one

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading President's Island, Dec.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

move hurridly

From this reading Holiday rush.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

inflected form of “snag” — catch on a snag

From this reading SNAGGED IN TENNESSEE CHUTE.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

express in words

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

a state in east central United States

From this reading SNAGGED IN TENNESSEE CHUTE.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

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

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

From this reading All morning Taylor wrestled with the engine; Fluent ran down to tell of a telegram awaiting us; we went up in the _Desplaines_ and found it was concerning some mss. not delivered by the express; found the office open, the mss. had been returned to Chicago Saturday on wire from there, and no explanation as to why it had not been delivered during the week, on every day of which we had been to the express office after it.

the day immediately before today

From this reading 21, 1903.--Yesterday was one of high hopes and unexpected disaster.