adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
Bascom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
beratingnounUS /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
a severe rebuke
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
BlessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
fumingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
Joel'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊəlz/
possessive form of “joel” — a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
Polly's
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From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
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 “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as quick as a flash he was pushed aside, and a bright, boyish figure dashed up.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading “Oh, Polly!” he said in such a ringing voice! and in another second, Polly and her bag, and the bundle of cakes and apples that Grandma Bascom had put up for her, and Joel's box, were one and all bundled out upon the platform, and the train whizzed on, and there Mr. King was fuming up and down, berating the departing conductor, and speaking his mind in regard to all the railroad officials he could think of.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pulled himself up long enough to give Polly a hearty welcome; and then away again he flew in righteous indignation, while Jasper rushed off into the baggage room with Polly's check.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, every now and then, turning to look down into the little rosy face beside him, the old gentleman would burst forth, “Bless me, child!
wriggleverbUS /ˈrɪɡəl/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
you're
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From this reading I'm glad you're here, Polly!--how could the fellow forget when--” “Oh well, you know,” said Polly, with a happy little wriggle under her brown coat, “I'm here now.”
