used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
BloomfieldnounUS /ˈbluːmfiːld/
United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
a youthful male person
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
eastboundadjectiveUS /ˈiːstbaʊnd/
moving toward the east
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
give expression to
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
a boy or man
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
grave-faced
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From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
How
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From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
Merriwell's
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From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was Frank Merriwell's old friend, Berlin Carson.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
in the near future
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SURPRISE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The eastbound express drew up at Bloomfield station.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
which person or people
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, Berlin, old boy!" cried Frank, shaking that hand warmly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among the passengers who got off was a slender, grave-faced young fellow, who carried a satchel, and whose hand was grasped almost as soon as his foot reached the depot platform.
