Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

(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 When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

confined by bonds

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

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From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

set afire or burning

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

not any; not one

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

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 When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

a human being

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

a future prospect or potential

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

changing location rapidly

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

create by training and teaching

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

a source of difficulty

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The lamps were lighted in the cars, and on through the valley of the Connecticut the New Haven train was speeding its way.

at the time that

From this reading When the train reached Hartford a number of passengers entered, all bound for New Haven.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among them was a comical-looking, middle-aged man, whom St. Leon instantly recognized as a person whom he had known when in college in New Haven, and whom the students familiarly called "Uncle Israel."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading In one corner of the car sat St. Leon, closely wrapped in cloak and thoughts, the latter of which occasionally suggested to him the possibility that his was a "Tomfool's" errand; "but then," thought he, "no one will know it if I fail, and if I do not, it is worth the trouble."