used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
adviser'snounUS /ədˈvaɪzərz/
possessive form of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
anew
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
(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 He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
set up or found
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
the act of departing
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
GolcondanounUS /ɡɑːlˈkɑːndə/
a source of great wealth (especially a mine)
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
how
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From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
go away from a place
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
not any; not one
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
on one occasion
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
and nothing more
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
Percy'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
in the near future
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
with speed
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
except for; apart from
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
express in words
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
in the near future
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
create by training and teaching
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
up-hill
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From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
precisely as stated
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
waggon-trail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Percy and I had no object in visiting Ogden but to leave it again as soon as possible, we decided to follow our adviser’s counsel, and stepping from the train accordingly, we set off on foot along a waggon-trail which led away in the direction of the hills.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading At length, having ascended a long and very steep hill, we sat down upon some stones by the wayside to rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
well-definedadjective
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
in or at the place that
From this reading He appeared to be familiar with the country round about, and, on our mentioning our intention of walking to Golconda, where Percy’s uncle and cousin lived, he told us all about the place and how to get to it; informing us that by continuing our journey as far as Ogden we should only be going out of our way, for if we should alight instead at the next station we might save some fifteen miles of unnecessary walking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JACK; AND WHAT HE HAD TO SAY At one of the little stations at which we stopped, a man boarded the train, and taking a seat opposite at once fell into conversation with us.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Our waggon-trail led us presently into a well-defined road, and along this we pursued our way for many miles, most of the distance being up-hill; and hard work we found it to walk quickly and steadily at that unfamiliar altitude.
