used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading KANSAS CITY IN EARLY DAYS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading KANSAS CITY IN EARLY DAYS.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
diffidentadjective
showing modest reserve
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
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 KANSAS CITY IN EARLY DAYS.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
give expression to
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suppose somebody should try to thank him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KANSAS CITY IN EARLY DAYS.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
KANSASnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading KANSAS CITY IN EARLY DAYS.
easily agitated
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
Queerlyadverb
in a strange manner
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Suppose somebody should try to thank him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Suppose somebody should try to thank him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose somebody should try to thank him.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Suppose somebody should try to thank him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Suppose somebody should try to thank him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason that Glen Eddy disappeared after running that engine so splendidly, and bringing the night express safely to its destination, was that he was diffident and nervous.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that the strain was relaxed and he had time to think of the terrible risks run by that train while under his inexperienced guidance, he was seized with a sudden fright.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Queerly enough, he felt almost guilty, as though he had done something wrong, or to be ashamed of.
