adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
ATTACKnounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
baggage-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
BelatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
business-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
ESCAPEnounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
Kirkwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
LETTERSnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
ROBBERSnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUCCESS OF THE LETTERS--THE ATTACK--THE ROBBERS--THE ESCAPE.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
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 Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The long Kansas City train was standing, all made up, the engine coupled on, and almost ready to pull out.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
well-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His companion, a tall, well-built man, having a smooth face, and a very erect carriage, walked with a business-like step down the platform until he reached the express car.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Belated passengers were rushing frantically from the ticket window to the baggage-room, and then to the train, when a man, wearing side whiskers, and carrying a small valise, parted from his companion at the entrance to the depot, and, after buying a ticket to Kirkwood, entered the smoking car.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Union depot at St. Louis was ablaze with lights.
