used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
any thing at all
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
Crumville
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From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
Dave
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From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
dinernounUS /ˈdaɪnər/
a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
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 As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
one or the other of two
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
set up or found
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
Hixon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
not any; not one
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
observation-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
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 It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
sleeping-cars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As arranged, the party of three had had an early breakfast and had lost no time in riding over to the railroad station.
create by training and teaching
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
which person or people
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was John Hixon who spoke, as he shook hands with Dave and Roger at the railroad station on the following morning.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They had found the train half an hour late, and Dave had lost no time in sending a telegram to Crumville stating that he and Roger were on the way, and asking that if there was anything of importance to communicate, to send them word either at St. Paul or Chicago.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, boys, I certainly wish you luck.”
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The two youths had no accommodations on the train, which was made up of sleeping-cars, an observation-car and a diner.
