Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

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From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

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

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

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From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

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

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

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

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a search for knowledge

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

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

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

not any; not one

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

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

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

in the near future

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

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

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

carry out

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

having come into contact

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Presently we passed through the gate and better understood the nature of the ticket agent's thoughts.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

not neat and tidy

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

at the time that

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO ARCADY Before we saw the train which was to take us from Birmingham to Columbus, Mississippi, we began to sense its quality.

a Caucasian

From this reading The train consisted of several untidy day coaches, the first a Jim Crow car, the others for white people.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When we attempted to purchase parlor car seats of the ticket agent at the Union Station and were informed by him that our train carried no parlor car, it seemed to us that his manner was touched with cynicism, and this impression was confirmed by his reply to our further timid inquiry as to a dining car:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"

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

From this reading "Where do you gentlemen reckon you're a-goin' to, anyhow?"