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From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
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From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
confined by bonds
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
Chapin
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From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
give expression to
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
expressmen
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From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
set up or found
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
Maitlandt
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From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
the middle of the day
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
packing-boxes
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From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
suit-cases
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From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
create by training and teaching
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
hard to endure
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading They waded through the crowd and, as Anna spied Mr. Chapin, the express agent, she hastened up to where he stood and said, "Good morning, Mr. Chapin.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
WEDNESDAYnounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading HOW IT LOOKED ON WEDNESDAY Bright and early Wednesday morning, Jean was up and dressed, for the two girls had planned an early start in order to reach Ashton before noon.
in or at the place that
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
belonging to which person
From this reading Mr. Maitlandt, whose business took him into Boston every day, accompanied them to the South Station and saw them safely on a North Bound elevated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Girls and trunks everywhere, irate and tired expressmen trying to settle difficulties, small boys by the dozens begging to carry suit-cases, wagons piled high with trunks and packing-boxes.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading They easily caught the 10:17 train for Ashton and in twelve minutes had arrived at the little station, where they found "confusion worse confounded."
