used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "How are the sketches getting along?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are the sketches getting along?
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "How are the sketches getting along?
Granby
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From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
How
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From this reading "How are the sketches getting along?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
incomingadjectiveUS /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
arriving at a place or position
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
come together
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
OSTRELLO'S
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From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
quaveringadjectiveUS /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
Sidham
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From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "How are the sketches getting along?
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
That's
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From this reading "That's my name," said the new arrival, with a slight start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
male cat
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading TOM OSTRELLO'S STORY On the following evening, at exactly seven o'clock, an old man came to the depot at Sidham and met the incoming train.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Excuse me, but is this Mr. Granby?" he asked in a quavering voice.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
which person or people
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was rather feeble in his movements and hobbled rather than walked to meet a man who came in with a portfolio under his arm.
