used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Hi, there, Phil, this way!" he called out, lustily.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He threw up the car window hastily.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
Dave
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From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
dress-suit
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From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He threw up the car window hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw up the car window hastily.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi, there, Phil, this way!" he called out, lustily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading "Hi, there, Phil, this way!" he called out, lustily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Hi, there, Phil, this way!" he called out, lustily.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
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 A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hi, there, Phil, this way!" he called out, lustily.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw up the car window hastily.
create by training and teaching
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He threw up the car window hastily.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Hi, there, Phil, this way!" he called out, lustily.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON THE TRAIN "Here we are at the station, Dave!"
which person or people
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He threw up the car window hastily.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and there is Phil waiting for us," answered Dave Porter.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A youth who stood on the railroad platform, dress-suit case in hand, turned hastily, smiled broadly, and then ran for the steps of the railroad car.
