used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
have
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Was it going to keep on changing, I wondered.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
set up or found
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
the act of departing
From this reading Was it going to keep on changing, I wondered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
how
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From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Was it going to keep on changing, I wondered.
immediately past
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
Lynn
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From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
MacDonald
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come together
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
Pette
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From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
Rattailnoun
deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
snortingnounUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of forcible exhalation
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I could not bear to look into the past; I found that I did not dare to try to think into the future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Just before the train stopped, with its usual roar of protest against Rattail, Clarence Pette swung off it.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it going to keep on changing, I wondered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
at the time that
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lynn MacDonald On Friday afternoon, late, I went with John and Sam down to Rattail to meet the train.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Was it going to keep on changing, I wondered.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When it came thundering, snorting up, I thought of the last time that Sam and I had met a train together, and of how our entire world had changed in the two months.
