used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
highly skilled
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
in actual fact
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
(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 The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
in addition
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
Brandons
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From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
traveling across
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
true confidential information
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
divisible by two
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
a social unit living together
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
a young female
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
INCIDENTALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
and nothing more
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
immediately past
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
full of life and energy
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
take the midday meal
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
come together
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
not any; not one
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
on the contrary
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
in the near future
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
carry out
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With her, Nancy’s mother had arranged, both for crossing the big city and having lunch, so that there could be no possible danger in her daughter’s journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
in the direction of
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
on a floor above
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN INCIDENTAL EXPLOSION Even the most difficult tasks are finally accomplished, and now Nancy was actually riding towards Boston.
which person or people
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed so unnecessary for any one to meet her at the South Station and taxi with her over to the North Station, but there was Miss Newton, a friend who had visited the Brandons and who lived almost in Boston.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The details of closing up their little home had been rather confusing, especially as each member of the small family was starting out in a different direction, but it was all done at last, and soon Nancy would cross Boston and take the Maine line out toward New Hampshire.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Also, after lunch in the upstairs station restaurant, Miss Newton, a lively young woman who seemed just like a girl to Nancy, insisted upon making up a little box of fruit for the train journey.
