used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
a youthful male person
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
give expression to
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "STILL HIGHER!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading & M.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
not any; not one
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
semi-inclose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
not in physical motion
From this reading "STILL HIGHER!"
Stirling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bart Stirling was a proud and happy boy as he stood at the door of the express office looking down the tracks of the B.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A new spur was being constructed, and it divided to semi-inclose a substantial foundation which was the start of the new and commodious express office.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The blue sky, smiling down on the busy scene, was no more serene than the prospect which the future seemed to offer for the successful young express agent.
