used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "Are you acquainted with her?
(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 A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you acquainted with her?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
the act of departing
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
Fritz
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From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
a man of refinement
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you acquainted with her?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
SteinernounUS /ˈstaɪnər/
Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925)
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
accept gladly
From this reading A KIND WELCOME The train drew slowly into the depot at Frankfort, and for the first time in their lives the country boys saw something of the bustle and excitement of travel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A crowd of people was hurrying out of the cars, and an equally hurrying one was passing in, while on the platform of the depot was a waiting crowd greeting returned ones, and bidding farewell to departing ones, in all of which the boys were so interested that for a time they forgot their own interests.
belonging to which person
From this reading At length the departure of the train brought to their remembrance that they, too, must depart and Fritz stepped up to an old gentleman whose pleasant countenance inspired confidence.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "We wish to go to the house of my aunt, Mrs. Fanny Steiner," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Are you acquainted with her?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you acquainted with her?
