Chapter XX · A Railroad Experience

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This, by the way, as they afterwards learned, was her name, “Aunt Charity.”

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading This, by the way, as they afterwards learned, was her name, “Aunt Charity.”

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

a youthful male person

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading This, by the way, as they afterwards learned, was her name, “Aunt Charity.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This, by the way, as they afterwards learned, was her name, “Aunt Charity.”

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From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

come into possession of

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

do one's shopping

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

dependable

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading To Uncle Phin’s proposition the boy fully agreed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

precisely as stated

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This, by the way, as they afterwards learned, was her name, “Aunt Charity.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.

which person or people

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

belonging to which person

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was not expecting any customers this stormy evening, and at first regarded the new-comers with suspicion, evidently fearing that they were about to appeal to her for charity.

plural of “yellow” — yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons

From this reading Before long they discovered a very small and humble bake shop, kept by a colored aunty, who looked almost as old as Uncle Phin; but who was as stout as he was thin, and whose head was covered by a Madras kerchief of vivid reds and yellows.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Even Rusty seemed to comprehend that his young master’s fortunes had taken a turn for the better; and, as they started up the street, in search of a place where they might obtain food, he danced about them barking joyously.