used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
the organ of sight
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Well,” replied Jack, “I’m mighty glad to get here.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
Hugh
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From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
Hugh's
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From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
I'm
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From this reading “Well,” replied Jack, “I’m mighty glad to get here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
it's
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From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
immediately past
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
by chance
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “Well,” replied Jack, “I’m mighty glad to get here.
a particular point in time
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
and nothing more
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Well,” replied Jack, “I’m mighty glad to get here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
having a supporting base
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Hurrah, Hugh!” called Jack, as he waved his hand frantically; but he had to jump down to the platform and elbow his way through the crowd before Hugh’s eye caught his.
(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 A MEETING OF FRIENDS As the train drew slowly into the Helena station Jack’s eyes searched the platform, looking for Hugh, and in a moment he recognized the tall form, standing well back from the crowd and looking at the platform of each car as it passed.
wouldn't
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From this reading I only got here last night myself, but it’s been a long day waiting around here alone, and I was afraid that maybe you wouldn’t come on this train.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, son,” said Hugh, as he grasped his hand in a firm clasp, “I sure am glad to see you.
