used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
characterized by great determination
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
Dunham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
and nothing more
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
Lacey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
something that is lost
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
not any; not one
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
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 A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
term of address for a man
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
create by training and teaching
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A RAILWAY TRIP The speculator on a large scale feels no more elated over the rescue of a fortune from anticipated loss than did Miss Lacey in the recovery of her one thousand dollars.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Dunham boarded the train just as it was pulling out of the station, and as he approached his seat suddenly heard himself greeted:-- "It _is_ Sir Walter," said a pleased voice.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the expansion of ideas which it caused she determined to celebrate by taking a chair in the parlor car for Boston on Wednesday morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man paused in the act of hanging up his hat and looked down upon the occupant of the next chair.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wasn't sure till you took your hat off."
