used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
(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 All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading They were to travel not dozens of miles but thousands.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They were to travel not dozens of miles but thousands.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were to travel not dozens of miles but thousands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were to travel not dozens of miles but thousands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
the act of departing politely
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
SAMMY
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From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
SCENTSnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
not often
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading They kept thinking over the parting from their parents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They were to travel not dozens of miles but thousands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
create by training and teaching
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were to travel not dozens of miles but thousands.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But this trip marked an epoch in their lives.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading All their previous trips had been short, seldom taking them more than a few hours' journey from home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAMMY SCENTS A MYSTERY For several minutes after the local train had got under way, the boys were inclined to be less noisy and boisterous than usual.
