used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He acted promptly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
(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 THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
campaignernounUS /kæmˈpeɪnər/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
ConductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
incarceratedverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/
past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
a single distinct event
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
Livingston'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstənz/
possessive form of “livingston” — American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
with little or no delay
From this reading He acted promptly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
SIRENnounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading After the confusion had ceased and comment on the stirring incident had died away, he looked about in austere contemplation.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too old a campaigner for that.
wayfarers
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From this reading THE SIREN The startling episode of the attack of the dog had not sufficed to distract Colonel Livingston's regard from his manifest duty as guide, philosopher and friend to all the incarcerated wayfarers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
which person or people
From this reading His eyes rested upon the Conductor and Porter, who were discussing something together at the end of the car.
