Chapter II

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From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

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

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

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

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

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

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

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

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

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

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

being joined in close association

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

the act of departing

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

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

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

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From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

of great significance or value

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

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

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

not any; not one

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

in the near future

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A good half-mile intervened between station and business center, and a second half-mile between the heart of the town and Alton Academy.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

in a slim or slender manner

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

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

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

travel slowly

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

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

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

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

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

in the direction of

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It appears to be a New England custom to locate the railroad station as far as possible from the center of the town, and Alton had made no departure from custom.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

create by training and teaching

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.

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

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

at the time that

From this reading There had been a time when Alton and Alton Station had been two quite distinct settlements, but now the town had followed the route of the trolley and the two were slenderly connected by a line of small dwellings, small shops and, occasionally, a small factory.

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

From this reading Russell followed the trolley tracks and, although presently a car came rattling and whisking toward him from the direction of the station, continued on foot, the valise growing heavier as the stores became more important and more prosperous in appearance.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading PARTNERS CONFER Alton Academy commenced its Fall Term on September 24th that year, and on the afternoon of the nineteenth Russell Emerson dropped from the train at Alton Station, a battered valise in hand, and, disregarding the cordial invitations of carriage and taxi drivers, set forth on foot.