used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
Clearfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
immediately past
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
NORTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORTON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
PouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
tear-drops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The shrill whistle of a locomotive coming from the direction of Clearfield sent the strolling passengers hurrying back to the train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pouring into the cars, they settled themselves in their seats with relieved faces and exchange of congratulations that this tedious detention had at last come to an end.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Though at times my spirit fails me, And the bitter tear-drops fall, Though my lot is hard and lonely, Yet I hope--I hope through all.”--MRS.
