used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
(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 There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
in addition
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
on or to one side
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
next to; at the side of
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
clamorouslyadverb
in manner that attracts attention
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
set up or found
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
a particular point in time
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
on one occasion
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
in the near future
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
STEWARTnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
look attentively
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he stepped aside for a moment out of the way of this torrent, Stewart found himself beside the bearded stranger who had waxed eloquent in defense of Germany.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “STATE OF WAR” STEWART, following his porter, was engulfed in the human tide which had been beating clamorously against the gates, and which surged forward across the platform as soon as they were opened.
which person or people
From this reading There were tourists of all nations, alarmed by the threat of war, and there were also many people who, to Stewart at least, appeared to be Germans; and all of them were running toward the train, looking neither to the right nor left, dragging along as much luggage as they could carry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was watching the crowd with a look at once mocking and sardonic, as a spider might watch a fly struggling vainly to escape from the web.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He glanced at Stewart, then turned away without any sign of recognition.
