used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
BLAKEnounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading BLAKE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
give expression to
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
the act of departing
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
in motion
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
over-crowded
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From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
swifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
create by training and teaching
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cars were not over-crowded, and were moving leisurely along in the soft, midsummer twilight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first, I had felt a trifle annoyed at my carelessness in missing the Express by which I had been expected; but now I quite enjoyed going in this mixed train, since I could the better observe the country than in the swifter Express.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I drew near the end of my journey, my pulses began to quicken with nervousness, not unmixed with dread.
