used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
the state of being absent
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
baseman
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From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
CardinalsnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
plural of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
brought together in one place
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
Joe
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From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
the force of workers available
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
neckwearnounUS /ˈnekwer/
articles of clothing worn about the neck
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
others
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From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
by chance
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
with low volume
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
skylarking
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From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an utter absence of formality and restraint, and the prevailing atmosphere was one of good fellowship.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Most of the men were well but quietly dressed, although a few were conspicuous by reason of loud ties and silken hose and flashing diamonds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AWAY DOWN SOUTH There were perhaps thirty men or thereabouts in the car.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Some were playing cards, others telling stories, still others skylarking, while a few were quietly reading or looking out of the windows at the crowd gathered on the station platform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as Joe looked at the latter he grinned as he thought of his old friend Campbell, the third baseman of the Cardinals, with his love of gaudy raiment and neckwear that could be “heard a mile.”
