used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
react verbally
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading PUBLICITY NOT WANTED "Basil Santoine dying!
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading PUBLICITY NOT WANTED "Basil Santoine dying!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
Eaton's
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From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
and nothing more
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
MillionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PUBLICITY NOT WANTED "Basil Santoine dying!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
PUBLICITYnounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading PUBLICITY NOT WANTED "Basil Santoine dying!
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
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 He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
Santoine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PUBLICITY NOT WANTED "Basil Santoine dying!
cut with a saw
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The alarm of the cry came to answer Eaton's question early the next morning.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Blind Millionaire lawyer taken ill on train!"
trainmennounUS /ˈtreɪnmən/
plural of “trainman” — an employee of a railroad
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading PUBLICITY NOT WANTED "Basil Santoine dying!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As he started up in his berth, he shook himself into realization that the shouts were not merely part of an evil dream; some one was repeating the cry outside the car window.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He threw up the curtain and saw a vagrant newsboy, evidently passing through the railroad yards to sell to the trainmen.
