used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEARY RIDE.
in the past
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
for the reason that
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
a state at a particular time
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
divisible by two
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
give expression to
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
pokyadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊki/
wasting time
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
railroadingnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdɪŋ/
the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A WEARY RIDE.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Slowly and heavily the train rumbled on through the night.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On this particular night too, it ran more slowly than usual, because of the condition of the track.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A WEARY RIDE.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The season was such a wet one, that even the oldest traveller on the train declared he could not remember another like it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was called an express; but the year was long ago, in the early days of railroading, and what was then an express would now be considered a very slow and poky sort of a train.
