used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
travel across or pass over
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
Group'snounUS /ɡruːps/
possessive form of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
Jim
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From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
in the near future
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It made the comforts of the Pullman in which they were now riding, seem ideal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
male cat
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As they were speeding along, the conversation turned to Jim Lee's intention of enlisting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The latter intended to enlist in the army as soon as he had paid a visit to Mary Lee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was fun for Tom Marshall to draw comparisons between their present mode of traveling and that of his previous journey which had been made partly on foot and partly on freight trains.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading MARY LEE MEETS AN OLD FRIEND While plans were being forwarded for the Red Cross Group's effective aid, two of our friends--Tom Marshall and Indian Jim--were on their way to New York City.
