accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
(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 But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
Andy
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From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
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 OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I traveled on it once and the accommodations were punk.
Joe
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From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
Maporah
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From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I traveled on it once and the accommodations were punk.
on one occasion
From this reading “I traveled on it once and the accommodations were punk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
and nothing more
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
punknounUS /pʌŋk/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading “I traveled on it once and the accommodations were punk.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
express in words
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger seemed to hold the attention of the clerk, asking numerous questions.
carry out
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading “I traveled on it once and the accommodations were punk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can’t say that I like that train particularly,” Andy heard Brooks remark to the second clerk after their own business was concluded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But his eyes and ears were wide open to take in all that the Rovers were doing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST While the four Rover boys consulted with one clerk in regard to Pullman accommodations, first to Chicago and from there to Maporah, Joe Brooks spoke to another clerk alongside regarding accommodations to the first named city only.
