used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
and nothing more
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
go across or through
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
in the near future
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But from the baggage coach there came each evening a bag of mail, and this was the cause of the gathering at the post office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The anteroom of the post office in a little Ohio town was crowded.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The train had arrived from the west, but it went as soon as it came, for it did not stop.
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 A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading A scream of the whistle, the rumble of the wheels, and the mighty monster dashed through the peaceful town at fifty miles an hour.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But the inhabitants were not so interested in the train, for they had seen it pass in just this fashion year after year.
