used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
an occurrence of something
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How we'd vote them down!
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
at any time
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
every person
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
furnishesverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
an established custom
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
how
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From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
and nothing more
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
leviesnounUS /ˈleviz/
plural of “levy” — a charge imposed and collected
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
express in words
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
smokernounUS /ˈsmoʊkər/
a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
smoking-car
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From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
move an implement through
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading How we'd vote them down!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
create by training and teaching
From this reading The Major's train came in just then, and as he took my hand to say good-by, its smoking-car drew his parting shot: "See there!
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading How we'd vote them down!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
we'd
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From this reading How we'd vote them down!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The railway company furnishes an extra seat to every smoker, which, in the nature of the case, must be paid for by an extra charge on the tickets of all the passengers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What a stir it would raise, if the legislature should attempt to furnish luxuries to any special class, at public cost, in this way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you ever reflect how the tobacco habit levies its taxes on everybody?
