used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
(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 We have all got to be introduced, I see.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We have all got to be introduced, I see.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We have all got to be introduced, I see.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have all got to be introduced, I see.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We have all got to be introduced, I see.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading We have all got to be introduced, I see.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
the force of workers available
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
a particular point in time
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
scrutinizeverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪz/
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have all got to be introduced, I see.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
create by training and teaching
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
precisely as stated
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the young men was instantly pounced upon by Dolly and given an enthusiastic reception; meanwhile his two companions stood back smilingly, and proceeded to scrutinize Dolly's companions very closely.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
at the time that
From this reading When the train on Wednesday evening halted for a moment at the first suburban station outside Dolly's city home, she gave a little shriek of surprise and delight.
in or at the place that
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, dear, where shall we begin with the introductions?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A moment later three young men entered the Pullman where Dolly and her friends were seated.
