used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We shall follow the man who boarded the train.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At home Mrs. Marsh was leaving to meet the train.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
the act of departing
From this reading At home Mrs. Marsh was leaving to meet the train.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading At home Mrs. Marsh was leaving to meet the train.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
come together
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At home Mrs. Marsh was leaving to meet the train.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
O'Reilly
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From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall follow the man who boarded the train.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
TEDnounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
Ted'snounUS /tedz/
possessive form of “ted” — a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen had gone down to see Strong.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall follow the man who boarded the train.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TED ARRIVES IN CHICAGO Between the hours of seven and nine that night many things were happening.
which person or people
From this reading A man, who may have been a Dane or a German, boarded Ted's train at Milwaukee, and O'Reilly was preparing to meet that same train, as was John Strong.
