Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading The President tried hard to appreciate the situation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

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

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

without stop or interruption

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

traveling across

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

the first light of day

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

take in liquids

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

give expression to

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The President tried hard to appreciate the situation.

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

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

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

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

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

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

a female domestic

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

engage in

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

the force of workers available

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

of a white the color of fresh milk

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

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

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The President tried hard to appreciate the situation.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

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

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The President tried hard to appreciate the situation.

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

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading McGuire had been called early, and at dawn, when the black steed stopped to drink at Highland, Mrs. McGuire joined him.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here was the realization of a dream that he had not dared dream in his happiest and most hopeful moods.

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The President tried hard to appreciate the situation.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

being of use or service

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

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

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

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

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

at the time that

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

a Caucasian

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.

which person or people

From this reading Down at East St. Louis, Roadmaster McGuire and Mrs. McGuire, who, in addition to being “the President’s mother,” continued to make herself generally useful about the house, were crossing the big bridge in order to be at the Union depot when the White Mail came in with the “Maid of Erin.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading OVER THE BIG BRIDGE DENIS McGuire’s successor in the little shanty down by the bridge had shown a white light to the driver of the Midnight Express, and was up, and out with the dawn, to show a milk-white flag to the men on the White Mail in the morning.