Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

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From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

someone who is a detective

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

divisible by two

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

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From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

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

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

above and across; more than

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

possessive form of “sawyer” — one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

a decrease in rate of change

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

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

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading They met and passed two fainter lights toiling up the road--the buggy lights of the doctor, hastily summoned from Carterville to the bedside of the dying Dick Lasham.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

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

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

up to a particular time

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the rain fell steadily and the shadows crept higher and higher up the mountain.

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

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

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

From this reading Later, two stars seemed to shoot from the centre of the ledge, trailing along the descent, until they were lost in the obscurity of the slope--the lights of the stage-coach to Sacramento carrying the mail and Robert Falloner.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The slowing up of his train caused Bob Falloner to start from a half doze in a Western Pullman car.

during the time that

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Towards midnight the star points faded out one by one over Sawyer's Ledge even as they had come, with the difference that the illumination of Falloner's cabin was extinguished first, while the dim light of Lasham's increased in number.