used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
(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 For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
BRUM
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From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
many times at short intervals
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
others
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From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
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 For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
carry out
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Brum laughed at this idea, and claimed that his own success was through being of a different mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "For," said he, "as all tramps are of that opinion, therefore the outskirts are begged too much and the centre of the town too little.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For instance, all tramps in America travel on the railroad, whether they walk or take free rides.
which person or people
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRUM Brum was a man of an original turn of mind and his ideas were often at variance with others.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Therefore it seems reasonable to infer that the people who live on the outskirts of a town, being farthest from the track, would be more in sympathy with tramps, for they would see and hear less of them.
