used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
(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 In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
brakemannounUS /ˈbreɪkmən/
a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
Cornelia
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From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading It was a relief to hear the engine whistle and see the train start.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
a social unit living together
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was a relief to hear the engine whistle and see the train start.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
HODGKINSnounUS /ˈhɑːdʒkɪnz/
plural of “hodgkin” — English physician who first described Hodgkin's disease (1798-1866)
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
HOW
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From this reading HOW STUBBINS WENT TO SEE MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
held up in the air
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOW STUBBINS WENT TO SEE MR.
Mulvaneys
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From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
poppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
Randall
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From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief to hear the engine whistle and see the train start.
witty remark
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
cut with a saw
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOW STUBBINS WENT TO SEE MR.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a relief to hear the engine whistle and see the train start.
STUBBINS
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From this reading HOW STUBBINS WENT TO SEE MR.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW STUBBINS WENT TO SEE MR.
male cat
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW STUBBINS WENT TO SEE MR.
at the time that
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In spite of all Cornelia Mary could do to prevent such actions, Tom fairly shouted when he saw the family lifted from the train by the grinning brakeman, while Sally's face was the colour of a poppy as she went forward to greet her friends.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading It was a relief to hear the engine whistle and see the train start.
belonging to which person
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It wasn't easy to claim the Mulvaneys in the presence of the amused passengers, whose faces filled the car windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HODGKINS Tom Randall, Cornelia Mary, and Sally met the Mulvaneys with a lumber wagon.
