used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
(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 They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
on or to one side
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
Dan
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From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
didn't
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From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
Don't
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From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
a movement into or inward
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
Gerald
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From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
Jane
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From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
journey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
Julie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
and nothing more
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
immediately past
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
a particular point in time
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
held or filled or in use
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
readjustingverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “readjust” — adjust anew
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
hard to endure
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Dan wanted her, and this journey's got just one object, Dad says, and that's to help Dan get well."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Luckily Jane was too much occupied readjusting her own attitude of mind, and trying to think hastily what she should do before the train was really on its way, to notice the disappointment which was plainly depicted on the faces of Julie and Gerald.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading There had been such a whirl at the last moment that it was not until they were on the train and had located their seats on the Pullman, that the children realized what had happened.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading They gazed at each other almost in dismay when they heard that their big sister was to accompany them, but the joy in their brother's face and manner was all that was needed to reconcile the younger boy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the confusion caused by passengers entering the car with porters carrying their luggage, Gerald managed to draw Julie aside and whisper to her: "Don't let on we didn't want Jane, not on your life!
