Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

(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 SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

eagerly desirous

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

any thing at all

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

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

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

with brightness

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

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

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

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

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

give expression to

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

a long fixed look

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

and nothing more

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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 SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

take the midday meal

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

above and across; more than

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

by chance

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

cut with a saw

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the rays of the sun

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

create by training and teaching

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

precisely as stated

From this reading They had just finished lunch, when they saw that the train was approaching a bridge over a very broad river, that sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

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

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

at the time that

From this reading The view was an ever-changing one, and they were surprised when a porter came in and announced that lunch was ready in the dining car.

during the time that

From this reading "It's just as elegant as anything in the East," was Dale's comment, while they were eating.

which person or people

From this reading "The Down-Easter who doesn't think so had better come out and see."

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

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.

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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Anxious to do all he possibly could for them, Jefferson Wilbur had provided Dale and Owen with seats in the observation car of the train, so the young lumbermen had an excellent opportunity to gaze at the scenery along the route as the overland express roared and shrieked its way around rocky bends, over long bridges, and past immense stretches of farming lands.