used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
Effingham
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From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
highest in quality
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
I'll
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From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
nudgingverbUS /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
pocketingverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪŋ/
-ing form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading The other nodded, and pocketing the money, he melted away noiselessly.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A few hours later, Wyeth raised the shade and peered out.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
Spruceville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
carry out
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
create by training and teaching
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
hard to endure
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
WyethnounUS /ˈwaɪeθ/
United States painter (born in 1917)
From this reading CHAPTER ONE _Effingham_ "I'll take that change now," whispered the porter, nudging Wyeth, as he lay trying to sleep, as the train roared westward toward Effingham, the iron city, and greatest industrial southern center.
but in spite of that
From this reading Raising up, he reached in his pocket while yet half asleep, and handed the porter two dollars.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I paid fifty cents for the ticket to Spruceville, as you know, and the charge was to be two fifty?"
