used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
(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 AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
characterizesverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
darky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
immediately past
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
go away from a place
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
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 The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “This way out.”
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 A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
suit-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This way out.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The porter’s stentorian call echoed through the Pullman sleeper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “This way out.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
which person or people
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
belonging to which person
From this reading The last to leave the car was a tall man, whose leisurely movements left him a prey to a hovering porter, and he surrendered his suit-case to the obsequious darky, after first inquiring the way to the baggage room.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading AN ILL WIND “WASHINGTON, Washington; all off for Washington!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading A second more and the aisle was filled with sleepy passengers who strove to push past each other with the impatient rudeness which characterizes the average American traveler.
