1910
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From this reading Published October, 1910.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
Beverly
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
cloggedadjectiveUS /klɔːɡd/
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
danger-light
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From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
give expression to
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
a boy or man
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
home-bound
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From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
a particular point in time
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Published October, 1910.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
onrushing
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From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
op
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
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 A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published October, 1910.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
create by training and teaching
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
unmercifullyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
unpardonablyadverb
in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a September night, and the channel of home-bound summer travel was clogged and heaving.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
at the time that
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
which person or people
From this reading A middle-aged man--a plain fellow, who was one of the Beverly passengers--stood for a moment staring at the tracks.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading The danger-light from the rear of the onrushing train wavered before his eyes, and looked like a splash of blood that was slowly wiped out by the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ When the White Mountain express to Boston stopped at Beverly, it slowed op reluctantly, crashed off the baggage, and dashed on with the nervousness of a train that is unmercifully and unpardonably late.
