used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Neat and tidy," he observed.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He took a keen look around the place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
lacking funds
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was his third day of service.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took a keen look around the place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his third day of service.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his third day of service.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He took a keen look around the place.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He took a keen look around the place.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
NeatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading "Neat and tidy," he observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Neat and tidy," he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He took a keen look around the place.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was his third day of service.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
Slavin
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From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was his third day of service.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading "Neat and tidy," he observed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a keen look around the place.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading As old Jack Knight came up the trap ladder, his grim face broke into an expression of sincere approbation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Slavin was marking some initials on the current date on a big calendar hanging up on the door of the coat closet of the depot switch tower.
