used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And on that trip it was already late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And on that trip it was already late.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
brakemannounUS /ˈbreɪkmən/
a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And on that trip it was already late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
a particular point in time
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
and nothing more
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
not often
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
carry out
From this reading Seldom, indeed, did it take on any passengers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And on that trip it was already late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
create by training and teaching
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading And on that trip it was already late.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And on that trip it was already late.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Even as the two girls climbed up the steps the brakeman gave his signal, the conductor flung out his hand, and the wheels began to move.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading OUT OF THE WOODS The train only stopped for a moment at the little station.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading And Farmer Weeks, jumping out of his buggy, raced after it, yelling, but in vain.
