used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
earlier than; in front of
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
cholernoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
DudnounUS /dʌd/
someone who is unsuccessful
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
the organ of sight
From this reading There was a sort of twinkle in his eye, Dud.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “Well, I think he was having fun with us.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, I think he was having fun with us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
the act of departing
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
obnoxiousadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈnɑːkʃəs/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was a sort of twinkle in his eye, Dud.”
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
carry out
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a sort of twinkle in his eye, Dud.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading There was a sort of twinkle in his eye, Dud.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, I think he was having fun with us.
waiting-room
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From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, I think he was having fun with us.
(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 “Well, I think he was having fun with us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Know what I think?” asked Jimmy, his choler having subsided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (By arriving a good ten minutes before leaving time they had been able to take possession of two seats, turning the front one over and occupying it with their suitcases.)
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE BOY FROM OUT WEST Jimmy Logan and Dud Baker discussed the eccentricities of the obnoxious youth they had encountered in the waiting-room for several minutes after they were seated in the train.
