used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
Abbott
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From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
(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 Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
in addition
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
have
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
BethelnounUS /ˈbeθəl/
a house of worship (especially one for sailors)
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It's that man in uniform over by the gates.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
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 Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
the act of departing
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading "It's that man in uniform over by the gates.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
Gerald
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From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
He's
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From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
It's
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From this reading "It's that man in uniform over by the gates.
Jane
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From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It's that man in uniform over by the gates.
megaphonenounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It's that man in uniform over by the gates.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
cut with a saw
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
having a supporting base
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
TelegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He's calling 'Telegram for Jane Abbott!'" Gerald told her.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "It's that man in uniform over by the gates.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
west-bound
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From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
at the time that
From this reading Although the children were greatly interested in all they saw, nothing of an unusual nature had occurred, when, early one morning they reached Chicago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The kindly conductor directed them to the other train that would bear them to their destination, assuring them that on it, also, they would be guests of Mr. Bethel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The four young people were standing on the outer edge of the hurrying throng, gazing about them with interest (as several hours would elapse before the departure of the west-bound train), when Jane was sure that she heard their name being called through a megaphone.
