used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRUEL ACCUSATION.
ACCUSATIONnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading A CRUEL ACCUSATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
Appleby
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From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
CidernounUS /ˈsaɪdər/
a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A CRUEL ACCUSATION.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
dressing-room
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From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
set up or found
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
new-comers
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From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
any competition
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
Snyder
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From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
having a supporting base
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attention of the spectators, including the club members, was so entirely given to the finish of the famous race for the Railroad Cup, that, for a few minutes Snyder Appleby was the sole occupant of the dressing-room.
what's
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From this reading "Hello, 'Cider'!" cried the first of the new-comers, "what's up?
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
at the time that
From this reading When a group of the fellows, forming a sort of triumphal escort to the victors, noisily entered it, they found him standing by his machine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was supported by two rests placed under its handle bars, and he was gazing curiously at the big wheel, which he was slowly spinning with one hand.
