used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
Barlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
a female human offspring
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
give expression to
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
Geraldine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
immediately past
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
a male human offspring
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to the children that they must have been away for at least a month.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It did not seem possible that less than twenty-four hours had elapsed since they had seen it last.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WHAT WAS “IN THE WIND” It was afternoon, and the Baltimore express was nearing the station at Old Point.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From the window of the parlor car three very solemn little faces were looking out at the familiar landscape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had not been a cheerful journey, for Mr. Barlow was very much annoyed, and had had a long serious talk with his small son and daughter, in the course of which Jerry and Geraldine had both been reduced to repentant tears.
