used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
any person at all
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
headlightnounUS /ˈhedlaɪt/
a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
Marie
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From this reading My name is Marie Wiltz."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My name is Marie Wiltz."
naivelyadverbUS /nɑːˈiːvli/
in a naive manner
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
on the contrary
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
cut with a saw
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
stammered
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From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
t-take
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From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so," she said naively; "it is rather difficult for me to deceive anybody.
very small
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
W-would
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From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Very far away a locomotive whistled: they both turned, and saw the distant headlight glittering on the horizon like a tiny star.
Wiltz
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From this reading My name is Marie Wiltz."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "W-would it be best for us to t-take your name or mine--in case they ask us?" she stammered, flushing deeply.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps," he said pleasantly, "you might be more likely to remember yours in an emergency."
