used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
CONTINENTnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
a boy or man
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
journeyings
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From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
social deportment
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
sleeping-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading ACROSS THE CONTINENT In his journeyings thus far it may have been remarked that our careless hero had been a model of prudence and forethought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About this time, however, his old habits began to assert themselves.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus, before the end of the first day out from Montreal his belongings were so scattered from one end of the sleeping-car to the other, that its good-natured black porter was kept constantly on the alert gathering them up and restoring them to their owner.
belonging to which person
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Especially was this the case with the weary mothers, whose restless children he was always ready to amuse and entertain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the same time, by his cheerful disposition and obliging manners the young fellow made himself a universal favorite.
