Chapter II

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

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

only a very short time before

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

closed to traffic

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

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From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

the act of closing something

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

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

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

in an effective manner

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Smith stood back and waited for a head to follow the hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Smith stood back and waited for a head to follow the hand.

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

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

and nothing more

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

on one occasion

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

and nothing more

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

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

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

to move hurriedly

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Smith stood back and waited for a head to follow the hand.

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

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Smith stood back and waited for a head to follow the hand.

a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

push forcefully

From this reading But before he could brace himself for the shove, a hand came down from the car roof, a brakeman's coupling-stick was thrust into the riding-rail of the door, and the closing operation was effectively blocked.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Once inside, he made haste to close the opening before the train should emerge from the shelter of its mate on the next track.

create by training and teaching

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Smith stood back and waited for a head to follow the hand.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

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

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

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

From this reading His train, or some train in which his car was a unit, was just pulling out, and he was barely in time to slide the door and scramble in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.

but in spite of that

From this reading Beyond the quenching of his hunger and the stuffing of his pockets with two more of the sad sandwiches, he went back to his box car, knowing that, in the nature of things, his flight was as yet only fairly begun.