Chapter VI

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

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

(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 but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

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

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

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

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

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

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

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

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

great merriment

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

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

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

only a very short time before

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

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

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

great merriment

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

many times at short intervals

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

on one occasion

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

and nothing more

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

above and across; more than

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

by chance

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

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

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

changing location rapidly

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

in a swift manner

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

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

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

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

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

male cat

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

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

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

create by training and teaching

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

having passed out of existence

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

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

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

which person or people

From this reading Tommy, however, feeling that exhibitions of mirth and glee were hardly dignified in one who had so nearly reached the stupendous height of six feet, only occasionally forgot himself sufficiently to join in their merry laughter.

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

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness

From this reading During the trip the look of discontent had often vanished from Willie’s face.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All but Tom Clifton and Willie Sloan seemed bubbling over with good spirits, and were perfectly willing that every one in the car should know it.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He opened his eyes in wonderment as the train lumbered up steep grades and across magnificent mountain ranges.

a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east

From this reading BORDER CITY ONCE MORE The observation car of the Pullman train speeding swiftly across the state of Wyoming had perhaps never held a livelier crowd than the Ramblers and their friends.