Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

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

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

for the reason that

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

confined by bonds

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

having lost your job

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

give expression to

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

set up or found

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

the force of workers available

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

a particular point in time

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

information about recent and important events

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

on one occasion

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

plural of “passenger” — 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 Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

three times

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

two times

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

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

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

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

From this reading Twice, thrice, indeed, since the cavalry had been sent from Fort Reynolds, the overland express had been flagged between Argenta and Summit Siding, and masked men had boarded the train, despoiled the passengers and Pullmans; and once old Shiner had come under suspicion because certain plunder was found at his place.

which person or people

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

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

From this reading But who would hold up a freight bound to, not away from, the mines?

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

From this reading "The robbers are discharged soldiers," swore the sheriff of Yampah; "their haunt is at Shiner's."

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet not so much as a scrap of other evidence was there found.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE MINES "A hold-up," muttered Toomey, as, obedient to Big Ben's orders, "Duck, you two!" he and Geordie crouched for the moment in the dark interior of the cab.