Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

anew

From this reading "Yes; he telegraphed again from Memphis."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAITING AT THE STATION.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

demanding attention

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yes; he telegraphed again from Memphis."

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

take the midday meal

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River

From this reading "Yes; he telegraphed again from Memphis."

the force of workers available

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

leaving a place or a position

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading WAITING AT THE STATION.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading "Yes; he telegraphed again from Memphis."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading WAITING AT THE STATION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WAITING AT THE STATION.

look attentively

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

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

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.

American Revolutionary leader and educator (born in Scotland) who signed of the Declaration of Independence and was president of the college that became Princeton University (1723-1794)

From this reading "The train ought to be here now," said George Witherspoon, looking at his watch.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Men bustling their way to the lunch counter; old women fidgeting in the fear that they had forgotten something; man in blue crying the destination of outgoing trains; weary mothers striving to soothe their fretful children; the tumult raised by cabmen that were crowding against the border-line of privilege; bells, shrieks, new harshnesses here and there; confusion everywhere--a railway station in Chicago.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes; he telegraphed again from Memphis."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know exactly what train he is coming on?" his wife asked.