used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CITY LIFE.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
Flaxman
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From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CITY LIFE.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
worried and uneasy
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
for a short time
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
Winthrop
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From this reading Mr. Winthrop had met a friend who came into the car, a station or two back, and had grown so absorbed in conversation that he paid no heed to the people hurrying out into the night.
Winthrop's
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From this reading Mrs. Flaxman was aroused by the commotion and glanced around uneasily, but did not like to interrupt Mr. Winthrop's eager conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the late evening the lights from the restless, crowded city began to twinkle in the distance, and shortly another living freight was borne safely within its shelter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
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 Besides, she comforted herself with the belief that our train would probably lay in New York for the night.
