Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

later than; following

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

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From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

-ing form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

confined by bonds

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

not accessible to view

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a special loved one

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

moving toward the east

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

any strong feeling

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

opinion or judgment

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a young female

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

destroyed or killed

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

set down according to a plan

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading SIX YEARS LATER.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

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 There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading SIX YEARS LATER.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

(used informally) very small

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

at the time that

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

during the time that

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

which person or people

From this reading The stranger started, and his face flushed with some strong emotion, while his hand rested caressingly upon the flowing curls of the beautiful three-years-old girl, as he asked, "Who Is mamma, darling?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Several seats were thus left unoccupied, one of which a tall, dark, foreign-looking man, with eyes concealed by a green shade, was about appropriating to himself, when a wee little hand was laid on his and a sweet baby voice called out, "That's my mamma's chair, big man, mamma gone after cake for Nina!"

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There had been a slight accident which occasioned a detention of several minutes, and taking advantage of this delay many of the passengers alighted to stretch their weary limbs or inhale a breath of purer air than could be obtained within the crowded car.

a late time of life

From this reading SIX YEARS LATER.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The New York and Springfield train eastward bound stood waiting in the depot at New Haven.