used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
bookstallnoun
a shop where books are sold
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
true confidential information
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
every person
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
Gertie
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From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
a young female
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
Hammersmith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
not accessible to view
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
most important element
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
platformsnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrmz/
plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
move hurridly
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
not in physical motion
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
tantalizinglyadverbUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
create by training and teaching
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (I) The electric train slowed down and stopped at the Hammersmith terminus, and there was the usual rush for the doors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was sensational news in the evening papers, and everyone was anxious to get at the full details of which the main facts were tantalizingly displayed on the posters.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading The crowd was enormous this Christmas Eve, and for the most part laden with parcels; the platforms surged with folk, and each bookstall, blazing with lights (for it was after seven o'clock), was a center of a kind of whirlpool.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl remained perfectly still with her face hidden.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Come on, Gertie," said a young man, "here we are."
