used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
barrel-organ
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From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
make right or correct
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
well in the past; former
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
Donald
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From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
Francisco
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From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
great-grandfather
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From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
Gum's
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From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
make reference to
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
not any; not one
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
and nothing more
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
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 The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
running-fire
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From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
San
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From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading There being no special mention in these volumes of monkeys on tour, Donald declined to pay a cent, and the conductor departed, vowing he would put Gum out of the train at the next station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Next morning Donald and Gum started from San Francisco by an early train on their way to Silver Creek.
at the time that
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The appearance of the monkey in the railway carriage created much amusement among the passengers, and Donald had to stand a running-fire of questions as to whether it belonged to his great-grandfather or to a barrel-organ.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
a Caucasian
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
which person or people
From this reading The fun was stopped in a little while by the entrance of the conductor, who demanded Gum's ticket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gum not having a ticket, an angry discussion arose on the subject of fare; but Donald said he would only pay when the conductor showed him the correct price for a monkey printed in black and white in the official books.
