Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of course it was not ignored by the railway officials.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it was not ignored by the railway officials.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

remove the dust from

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

give expression to

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

not accessible to view

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

disregarded

From this reading Of course it was not ignored by the railway officials.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

and nothing more

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course it was not ignored by the railway officials.

according to the clock

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Of course it was not ignored by the railway officials.

beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

plural of “pancake” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Of course it was not ignored by the railway officials.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

get rid of

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

transport commercially

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner was the train at rest than the depot master and the division superintendent were knocking at the door.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading They had special orders concerning the car, and immediately wheels and brakes were being tested and ice and water were being taken aboard.

at the time that

From this reading BOB RUSSELL OF THE KANSAS CITY COMET When the Overland reached Kansas City at nine o'clock the next morning the air ship boys were just finishing an appetizing breakfast of fruit, omelet, pancakes and coffee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Placida, their special car, came to a stop at the far end of the station train shed, and, covered with dust as it was, and almost hidden among hissing engines and baggage and express cars, there seemed little reason for it to attract attention.