used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE TRAIN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
(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 "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "See, here are the sleeping bunks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading "See, here are the sleeping bunks.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
Fidge
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From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See, here are the sleeping bunks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE TRAIN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE TRAIN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
PrehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
puff-puff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See, here are the sleeping bunks.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
the state of being asleep
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE TRAIN.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," said Dick, looking about him curiously, "that it must be what is called a sleeping car."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
create by training and teaching
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE TRAIN.
(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 "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
at the time that
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "What a funny puff-puff!" exclaimed Fidge, when, all of the creatures on the platform having entered the train, it slowly steamed out of the station, while the Porter took down the candlestick signal and carefully extinguished the light, remarking aloud, as he did so, "Well, thank goodness, _they're_ gone!"
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, of course it is," agreed the Prehistoric Doctor, who had joined the party.
