used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
can't
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From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
GritnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
go away from a place
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't find my ticket or my money," said Grit, perplexed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The conductor waited while Grit was searching for his ticket.
which person or people
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not the same one who started with the train, so that he could not know whether our hero had shown a ticket earlier in the journey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you will have to leave the train at the next station," said the conductor suspiciously.
