Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Whirled on with shriek and whistle.”

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

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From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

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From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

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From this reading “O, childerns, do look out of the window.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

dearly loved

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

in a demure manner

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “O, childerns, do look out of the window.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

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From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

give expression to

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the decade from 1950 to 1959

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

excessively quick

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

immediately past

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “O, childerns, do look out of the window.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

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From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “O, childerns, do look out of the window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Whirled on with shriek and whistle.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

above and across; more than

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

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From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

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From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

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From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading “Whirled on with shriek and whistle.”

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

the decade from 1960 to 1969

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The last bell has sounded, the last trunk been hurled into the baggage-car, the last “All aboard” has been shouted, and the “Shore-Line Express Train,” with its precious load of human life, is steaming out from under the shelter of the Grand Central, rushing through the Forties, Fifties, Sixties, and past the beautiful Park, with hasty glimpses at its trees, Casino, lakes, and glittering equipages.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

precisely as stated

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

at the time that

From this reading Let us draw a curtain over the scenes of the last hour at home, for partings, though some have called them “Such sweet sorrow,” have a deal of the bitter mingled with them, when a dear Mamma and baby-sisters have to be left behind.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading “Whirled on with shriek and whistle.”

make whistling sounds

From this reading “Whirled on with shriek and whistle.”

which person or people

From this reading The little travelling party have a section in the Palace Car, and there they are sitting very demurely; they are not used to travelling, for Mamma’s idea has always been that “Home is the best place for little folk,” and now they are somewhat stunned by the strangeness and excitement; but suddenly Rosie, who is not apt to stay “stunned,” screams--

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading “O, childerns, do look out of the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Whirled on with shriek and whistle.”