AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE TRAIN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE TRAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
being one more than ten
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
Fred
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From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE TRAIN.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
on the contrary
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
reclaimingverbUS /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reclaim” — claim back
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE TRAIN.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He sold four morning papers, but trade seemed rather dull.
create by training and teaching
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE TRAIN.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading On reaching the end of the car he returned, collecting the money for those purchased, and reclaiming those not wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred was on board his regular train that same morning at the usual hour, and started on his round of duty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading About eleven o'clock he went through the first car distributing some packages of candy to the various passengers.
