used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her 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 One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
divisible by two
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
a man of refinement
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
and nothing more
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
immediately past
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
held or filled or in use
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
an educational institution
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She entered the station breathless, just as the last bell rang and the cars began to move.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
arousing affect
From this reading Hoping to overtake it even then, she ran for it, her small feet barely touching the ground as she sped over it.
create by training and teaching
From this reading One day, after school, Star had an errand at a music store, and was detained so long by the slow movement of the clerk who waited upon her, that she was obliged to hurry with all her strength to catch her train.
uncomplaininglyadverb
without complaining
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
at the time that
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
which person or people
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This occupied nine long hours of five days in the week, and, weary as she was upon her return, she always devoted what time she could to the white-haired old gentleman who watched her depart with a sigh, waited eagerly for her return, and who brightened so visibly when she appeared.
Yonkers
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From this reading Back and forth every day from Yonkers, patiently and uncomplainingly, went Star Gladstone to her school, glad to pursue her studies and music at any cost or sacrifice.
