Chapter XII

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

in an animated manner

From this reading Jordan, who was talking animatedly, looked up when Jimmy came in.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

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

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

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

From this reading Jordan, who was talking animatedly, looked up when Jimmy came in.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading Jordan, who was talking animatedly, looked up when Jimmy came in.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

the force of workers available

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "You're not quite on time," he said.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

asked for

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You're not quite on time," he said.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

a member of the Indian people of northern California and southern Oregon

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

in a special manner

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Jordan, who was talking animatedly, looked up when Jimmy came in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A decanter and a box of cigars stood on the table, but the attitude of the men suggested that it was business that had brought them there.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "You're not quite on time," he said.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

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

From this reading Jordan, who was talking animatedly, looked up when Jimmy came in.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

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

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

at the time that

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

which person or people

From this reading THE "SHASTA" SHIPPING COMPANY Two or three weeks had slipped away since the sale of the _Tyee_, when Jimmy Wheelock, who had been specially requested to do so, called at Forster's ranch.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not know why his presence was required, and when he arrived was somewhat astonished to find Jordan, Valentine, and a man he had not met, sitting with his host about a little table in the big general room.

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

From this reading "You're not quite on time," he said.