Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

later than; following

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

propose a payment

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

a farewell remark

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

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

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

the literary culture

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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 A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

engage in

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

the force of workers available

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STANDARD OF THE WEST.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

any competition

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

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

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading THE STANDARD OF THE WEST.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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

From this reading THE STANDARD OF THE WEST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

a well-bred person

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Indeed the most casual of observers would not have hesitated to pronounce him a thoroughbred and a good individual of the best type that the race has produced.

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

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

of good upbringing

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

kept in good condition

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

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

From this reading THE STANDARD OF THE WEST.

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

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

which person or people

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A company of men and women--traveling acquaintances evidently--followed him from the Pullman to bid him good-by and to look at the Indians, who with their wealth of curios spread before them, squatted in a long row beside the track--objects of never failing interest to travelers from the East.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Three days after the Seer's letters to Abe and Barbara telling them that James Greenfield and his associates would finance an expedition to make the preliminary surveys in The King's Basin Desert, the west-bound overland dropped a passenger in Rubio City from New York.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The stranger was really a fine looking young man with the appearance of being exceptionally well-bred and well-kept.