used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
in addition
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
subject to appointment
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
Barry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His heart was swelling with the thought of the big things in the future.
a youthful male person
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
Carlton
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From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
CleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
give expression to
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
yet to be or coming
From this reading His heart was swelling with the thought of the big things in the future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was swelling with the thought of the big things in the future.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading His heart was swelling with the thought of the big things in the future.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
carry out
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He had been appointed a page in the National House of Representatives, and now, in response to a telegram from Congressman Carlton, he was about to go to the Capitol to take the oath of office and assume the duties of his position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His heart was swelling with the thought of the big things in the future.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His heart was swelling with the thought of the big things in the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had studied the history of his country in the Cleverly schools and he had also an intelligent idea of the great organization which we call the United States Government.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world had suddenly expanded for him and he was aglow with life and vitality.
Wynn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barry Wynn grabbed the rail of the day coach of the Washington Express and swung himself on to the platform of the car with the ease and enthusiasm of a healthy boy of fifteen.
