used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The confinement and the close air would stifle me.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
for the reason that
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The confinement and the close air would stifle me.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading The confinement and the close air would stifle me.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading I TAKE THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I TAKE THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TAKE THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
stifleverbUS /ˈstaɪfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading The confinement and the close air would stifle me.
not in physical motion
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
carry out
From this reading I TAKE THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TAKE THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I felt the need of physical motion; the idea of sitting down in a railway carriage, and being compelled to keep still because of the people with which at this time of night it was sure to be filled, was unendurable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was too much excited to go home by train, though I knew that my wife would be waiting up for me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The advantage of walking through streets more or less crowded is that you can be alone if you choose.
