Chapter X

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

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

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a youthful male person

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

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

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

moving swiftly

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

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

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

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

From this reading He had issued orders to that effect to his subordinate officials.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

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

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading He had issued orders to that effect to his subordinate officials.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

not any; not one

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading He had issued orders to that effect to his subordinate officials.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had issued orders to that effect to his subordinate officials.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

building again

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

express in words

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading He had issued orders to that effect to his subordinate officials.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had issued orders to that effect to his subordinate officials.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

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

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

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

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

precisely as stated

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The brave boy, by warning the engineer, had saved the company the trouble and expense of hauling a heavy engine from the bottom of a very muddy stream, rebuilding a number of cars, and apologizing to the postal authorities at Washington, to say nothing of costly damage suits.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading And the President of the Vandalia had marked the pump boy at West Silver Creek for promotion.

a Caucasian

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.

belonging to which person

From this reading The old pump mule, upon whose back Tommy had hurried to the top of the hill in the face of the flying train, had lost his life, and the railway company had lost a mule, but the company made no complaint.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOMMY McGUIRE SEES THE CITY IT took Tommy McGuire more than a month to recover from the effect of his head-end collision with the White Mail.