Chapter XV · But Why Was She Lonesome?

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

(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 It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

cheerful and bright

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

make calm or still

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

any strong feeling

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

at any time

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

every person

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading It was from her father that Gail had her vivacity and from her mother her faculty of introspection.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

a short vivid experience

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was from her father that Gail had her vivacity and from her mother her faculty of introspection.

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

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

a man of refinement

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

From this reading It was from her father that Gail had her vivacity and from her mother her faculty of introspection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

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

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

and nothing more

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

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

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

held dear

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

come together

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

comparative of “neat” — clean or organized

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was from her father that Gail had her vivacity and from her mother her faculty of introspection.

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

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

a diluting agent

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

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

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

in the direction of

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

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

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading There was her father, a particularly twinkling-eyed gentleman, a somewhat thinner, somewhat older, somewhat neater edition of Uncle Jim, and he had, of all things, her favourite collie, Taffy, perched high on his shoulder!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Of course there was her mother, a little stiff, a little sedate, a little reserved, but, under her calm exterior, fluttering with a flood of pent-up emotion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

characterized by high spirits and animation

From this reading It was from her father that Gail had her vivacity and from her mother her faculty of introspection.

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

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!

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

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

at the time that

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was midnight when the train rolled in, and, as she came toward the gate, the faces outside, with the high station lights beaming down upon their eagerness, were like a flashing dream of all the faces she had ever loved.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Everybody was at the depot to meet Gail; just everybody in the world!