used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
Eben
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From this reading It was this office which Eben entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was this office which Eben entered.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
the act of departing
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was this office which Eben entered.
as might be expected
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
and nothing more
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
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 On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
express in words
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this office which Eben entered.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading “He is going to inquire the price of a ticket to some western city,” thought Herbert.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this office which Eben entered.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading “I heard him say one day that he wanted to go West.”
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading On Washington Street, not far from Old South Church, is an office for the sale of railroad tickets to western points.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was this office which Eben entered.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Our hero's curiosity was naturally aroused, and he stood at the entrance, where he could not only see but hear what passed within.
