used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
at or in the front
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
BeansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading Heard from Beans yet?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
couldn't
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From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
Darry
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From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
command with authority
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
give expression to
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Heard from Beans yet?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
I've
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From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
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’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
come together
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE START On the following morning Darry Crane came in, on the Limited Express direct from Chicago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
which person or people
From this reading He sent a telegram ahead, to Frank, who went up to the Grand Central depot to meet his chum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I’ll wager he comes down with his grip loaded with beans, on account of the long trip, you know.
but in spite of that
From this reading Heard from Beans yet?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Had a fine trip,” said Darry, “but, honest, I couldn’t get here fast enough, I’ve been that anxious to see you.
