used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading Starbuck acquiesced, and smiled as one well used to the scenery.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
dinernounUS /ˈdaɪnər/
a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
having made preparations
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
Maxwell'snounUS /ˈmækswelz/
possessive form of “maxwell” — a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
mid-day
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From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
observation-car
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From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Starbuck acquiesced, and smiled as one well used to the scenery.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
sight-seeing
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From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Starbuck acquiesced, and smiled as one well used to the scenery.
Sprague
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From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
Starbuck
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From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
carry out
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
Timanyoni
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From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Starbuck acquiesced, and smiled as one well used to the scenery.
under normal conditions
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
We'll
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From this reading “We’ll get to town in time for a late luncheon at the hotel,” was the way he put it; “and on as fine a day as this I like to ride out of doors and take in the scenery.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Starbuck acquiesced, and smiled as one well used to the scenery.
at the time that
From this reading When they boarded the train, Sprague proposed that they postpone the mid-day meal in the diner in order to ride out on the rear platform of the observation-car.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Truly, the trip through the Timanyoni Canyon was one which usually brought the tourists crowding to the rear platform of the train, but until the morning of this purely sight-seeing jaunt he had been thinking that Maxwell’s big friend was altogether superior to the scenic attractions.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Starbuck said it was quite feasible, and by the time they had disposed of the horses the train was whistling for the station.
