used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
(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 When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The rest was blank.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
blursnounUS /blɜːrz/
plural of “blur” — a hazy or indistinct representation
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
dunnounUS /dʌn/
horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
and nothing more
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
with speed
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest was blank.
sage-brush
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From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rest was blank.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
Thurston's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In four days he set his face eagerly toward the dun deserts and the sage-brush gray.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
the topmost one of two
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
precisely as stated
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rest was blank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though he did not realize it, in his veins flowed the adventurous blood of his father, and to it the dim trails were calling.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
at the time that
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
a late time of life
From this reading When one is only five, the present quickly blurs what is past, and he wondered that, after all these years, he should feel the grip of something very like homesickness--and for something more than half forgotten.
