aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
AERIALnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
(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 AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
with anger
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
box-cars
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From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
placed crosswise
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
a young female
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
a single distinct event
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
Kenway
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From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ruth Kenway dragged him back, and the train rumbled past them so near that the umbrella scraped along the sides of the box-cars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
TRAMWAYnoun
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE AERIAL TRAMWAY He might have gone right under the wheels of the backing freight train--that queer looking old gentleman--umbrella and all!
at the time that
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
which person or people
From this reading She backed away from him, and as other people who had seen the incident came crowding about, the girl slipped away and crossed the tracks hurriedly when the freight train had gone by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He turned on her so angrily, and furled the huge umbrella with such emphasis, that Ruth was quite startled, although she had thought that this time she would be prepared for any outbreak of irritation or displeasure on his part.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What under the sun's the matter with you, girl?" snapped the old man.
