used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Somehow or other his brain wasn’t functioning properly.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
half the width of an em
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
give expression to
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
set up or found
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
frayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
functioningadjectiveUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
performing or able to perform its regular function
From this reading Somehow or other his brain wasn’t functioning properly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
Jollyland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
a particular point in time
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Somehow or other his brain wasn’t functioning properly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Somehow or other his brain wasn’t functioning properly.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow or other his brain wasn’t functioning properly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
having come into contact
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
create by training and teaching
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He dropped into a chair in the rear end of the car and let himself slowly slide forward until his shoulder blades nearly touched the seat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
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 One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somehow or other his brain wasn’t functioning properly.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One morning two weeks after the summer season at Jollyland had ended Jimmy found himself in a state of moody dejection in the club car of a fast express train en route from Washington to Baltimore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He swung one leg over the other, wedged both hands into his trousers pockets and puffed viciously at the somewhat frayed cigarette which hung from one corner of his mouth.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading His imagination wasn’t yielding up the customary assortment of bizarre ideas and freak suggestions from which he always was able to select one particular inspiration to serve the need of the moment.
