Chapter II

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

in a state of sleep

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

a job in an organization

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

a youthful male person

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

being one more than ten

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

in an impressively expansive manner

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

set up or found

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

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

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

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

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

make imperfect

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

not any; not one

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

according to the clock

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

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

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

in the near future

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

a short high-pitched noise

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

a city in central New York

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

a blast of a horn

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

a person who changes location

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

marked by no noteworthy or significant events

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

up to a particular time

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

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

From this reading The journey was uneventful, no delays or accidents occurring to mar it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "What time do we get in?" asked the boy traveller as he sipped the beverage.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The colored porter, grinning expansively and good naturedly, for he had been well remembered by Mr. Anderson, brought Roger a steaming hot cup of coffee, which was most agreeable.

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

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

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

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

make whistling sounds

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SALT CITY With a toot of the whistle, a squeak of the wheels and a sharp hissing, as the air brakes were released, the train started.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading About eleven o'clock the porter made up Roger's berth, and, though the boy wondered at the novelty of a bed on what looked much like a shelf, he soon fell asleep, and did not wake up until the sun was a half hour high, which time found him within a few miles of Syracuse.