used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
BendernounUS /ˈbendər/
a tool for bending
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I wasn't, but I changed my mind.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "I wasn't, but I changed my mind.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
the act of departing
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you weren't going."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
INVESTSverbUS /ˌɪnˈvests/
third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
immediately past
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
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 was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I wasn't, but I changed my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wasn't, but I changed my mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
Parkertown
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From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you weren't going."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
create by training and teaching
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK INVESTS IN HAPPINESS Dick managed to swing aboard the last car as the train for Parkertown was pulling out of the station at Hamilton Corners.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wasn't, but I changed my mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was quite a crowd on it, as many were going to the circus.
weren't
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From this reading "I thought you weren't going."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Frank Bender, as he caught sight of Dick walking up the aisle of the car in which he was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you weren't going."
