Chapter II

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

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From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

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From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

give expression to

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

a boy or man

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

moving swiftly

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

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

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

the force of workers available

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

with low volume

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

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

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

up to a particular time

From this reading Barclay’s glance traveled on until it reached the man who had made the fourth at the card game.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He had taken a dislike to Dwight Tilghman, for during the game he had received the impression that he was being quietly watched.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

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

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

which person or people

From this reading Not far from him sat Professor Norcross in animated conversation with Dr. Shively who, with Barclay, had boarded the fast California express at New Orleans.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the flying landscape did not hold his attention, and his eyes wandered back to his fellow passengers, the majority of whom were well-to-do tourists, several commercial travelers, and a few professional men.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading THE MAN FROM CALIFORNIA JULIAN BARCLAY scanned the total of a column of figures with a wry face; his card game of the night before had been costly, and with an inward resolve to forego another, he looked out of the smoking-car window.