used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
put or send forth
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
Clif
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From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
dickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “It was a patriotic duty,” replied Tom.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
many times at short intervals
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
HITSnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was a patriotic duty,” replied Tom.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
most important element
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading “It was a patriotic duty,” replied Tom.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
a full supply
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “It was a patriotic duty,” replied Tom.
express in words
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
male cat
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
create by training and teaching
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The station was in sight, a short two blocks distant, and as there was plenty of time they proceeded slowly, striving to regain composure before facing the eyes of their fellows.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM HITS A “JOLLY CRASH” They tried to give the appearance of persons hurrying to the station to catch a train, but, since Tom was hatless and frequently applied a handkerchief to his flushed face, the imitation was far from perfect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
at the time that
From this reading When their course took them from the main thoroughfare Clif cast a look behind and announced that the pursuit had ceased, and they slowed to a walk, Tom puffing considerably.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
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 “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Say,” asked Clif while Tom paused to examine his countenance in a window, “what the dickens did you do that for, anyway?”
