used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
anew
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
brake-van
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From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
cocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
couplingnounUS /ˈkʌplɪŋ/
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
Donald
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From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
Donald's
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From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
GaelicadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪlɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
recitingverbUS /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
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 About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
the season of growth
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
not in physical motion
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
carry out
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
create by training and teaching
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading From Silver Creek Donald's cabin was still thirty miles' walk over the mountains, and after another day's hard toiling they reached the spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about to take his seat again in the carriage when he observed a crowd on the platform opposite the brake-van at the rear end of the train.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Making his way to the spot and looking over the heads of the crowd, what was his amazement to see Gum seated on the coupling apparatus, and looking about him with perfect serenity.
at the time that
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
in or at the place that
From this reading About midnight the two got out at a roadside station, where they spent the night, and in the grey of the morning set out by coach for Silver Creek.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A new conductor was now on the train, and Donald made friends with him by reciting the whole adventure, so that they were allowed to end the day in peace.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading One hand held an iron rod, and with the other he scratched his head; and, but for a great splash of brown earth on one side, the monkey seemed wholly untouched by his adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the train rolled into the junction, about an hour after, Donald went into the refreshment room to quiet his nerves with a cup of cocoa.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A single word in Gaelic from Donald made the monkey spring from its perch, and over the heads of the people into his arms, and in a few minutes the strange friends were pursuing their journey again, as if nothing had happened.
