used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better make it two hundred dollars.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
carfarenoun
the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
CONTRACTverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
Dolores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Roy, stepping to his father’s side, whispered:
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
fifty-sevenadjective
being seven more than fifty
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
set up or found
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
ten 10s
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Better make it two hundred dollars.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
engage in
From this reading Better make it two hundred dollars.”
the force of workers available
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
on one occasion
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
OutfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
seventy-threeadjective
being three more than seventy
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Roy, stepping to his father’s side, whispered:
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
sixty-sevenadjective
being seven more than sixty
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
sleeping-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Roy, stepping to his father’s side, whispered:
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading “Outfit, one hundred and six dollars and fifty-five cents; carfare and Pullman, sixty-seven dollars; total, one hundred and seventy-three dollars and fifty-five cents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Better make it two hundred dollars.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
in or at the place that
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Roy, stepping to his father’s side, whispered:
which person or people
From this reading Reaching the company shops, he made his way at once to the assembling room, where he found his father directing a squad of men who were setting up an airship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CONTRACT AND THE CAR On his way across the city to the aeroplane factory, Roy stopped at the railroad offices and found that the fare to Dolores in Colorado was fifty-seven dollars, with ten dollars additional for sleeping-car accommodations.
