used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
Andy
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From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
box-car
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From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
a youthful male person
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
don't
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From this reading “If he don’t come to-morrow evening, I’ll give up.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
give expression to
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “If he don’t come to-morrow evening, I’ll give up.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
an established custom
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
I'll
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From this reading “If he don’t come to-morrow evening, I’ll give up.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he don’t come to-morrow evening, I’ll give up.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
on one occasion
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
OSBORNEnounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
REACHESnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
ROY
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From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
move hurridly
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
to-morrow
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From this reading “If he don’t come to-morrow evening, I’ll give up.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
VALKARIA
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From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
a message informing of danger
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
at the time that
From this reading “The automobile races were ended this afternoon,” said Andy when he returned to the house after a vain visit to the box-car depot Friday evening.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading But not once did he catch the sound of the warning whistle or the grinding brakes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Even the Friday night train went by without slackening speed, and the boy was almost ready to abandon hope that Roy Osborne might come to his rescue.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading ROY OSBORNE REACHES VALKARIA Andy had fallen into the habit of strolling up the sandy road each evening about the time for the Lake Worth Express to go south.
