Chapter VI

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

later than; following

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

at or in the front

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

(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 All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

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

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

wearing a blindfold

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

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From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

being one more than seven

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

apart from; not including

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

intense or sharp

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

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

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

to overflow like a geyser

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

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

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

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

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

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

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

German astronomer who first stated laws of planetary motion (1571-1630)

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

take the midday meal

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

a midday meal

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

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

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

not any; not one

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

the present occasion

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

plural of “taker” — one who accepts an offer

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

express in words

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

up to a particular time

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

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

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

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From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Past the exquisite Kepler Cascade they went, after a stop which filled all except the Hired Man and the Professor with delight.

at the time that

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

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

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Colonel had telephoned ahead for a special banquet for the eight that night, at which Professor Boggs was to tell his story, and civilized life was to be resumed for the nonce--"To prevent," as the Colonel explained, "our running wild so that we'll have to be blindfolded and backed onto the cars when we get back to Gardiner."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I'll bet he gives us an essay on some phase of rural education," challenged the Artist, with no takers.

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From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All up the pleasant Firehole Valley, the Professor worked at a packet of papers which he took from his bag.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading Professor Boggs was in a brown study from the time his name emerged from the hat on starting from the Upper Geyser Basin, until the equipage of the Seven Wonderers, as the Poet called the party, reached the Thumb Lunch Station on Yellowstone Lake, nineteen miles to the east--which drive they made between breakfast and luncheon.