Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

quickly and without warning

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

any specific behavior

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

in actual fact

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

later than; following

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

eagerly desirous

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

for the reason that

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

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

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

put or send forth

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

a state at a particular time

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

with great urgency

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

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

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

every person

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

give expression to

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

assets in the form of money

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

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

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

of or relating to vehicles with four wheels

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

shining intensely

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

feeling or showing extreme anger

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

and nothing more

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

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

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

the force of workers available

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

above and across; more than

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

cut with a saw

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

try to get or reach

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

having a supporting base

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

the rays of the sun

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

carry out

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

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

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.

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

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

at the time that

From this reading For all that, he stopped abruptly when he saw Forster's driving-wagon, a light four-wheeled vehicle, standing outside a big dry-goods store.

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

From this reading He walked in the glaring sunlight, because there was more room there, as everybody else was glad to seek the shadow cast across one sidewalk by the tall stores and offices, and he appeared unconscious of the remarks flung after him by the irate driver of an express wagon which had almost run over him.

which person or people

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

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

From this reading Jordan was one of the men who are always desperately busy, but there were reasons why his activity was a little more evident than usual just then.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His associates had contrived to raise sufficient money to purchase a boat to take up the _Shasta_'s usual trip, but the finances of the Company were in a somewhat straitened condition as the result of it, and he was beset with a good many other difficulties of the kind the struggling man has to grapple with.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ANTHEA GROWS ANXIOUS The afternoon was hot, but Jordan failed to notice it as he swung along, as fast as he could go without actually running, down a street in Vancouver.