used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Professor had joined them at St. Louis, where the real journey had commenced.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
to come or go into
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It had been a happy journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
inroadsnounUS /ˈɪnroʊdz/
plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a happy journey.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The Professor had joined them at St. Louis, where the real journey had commenced.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It had been a happy journey.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The Professor had joined them at St. Louis, where the real journey had commenced.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Professor had joined them at St. Louis, where the real journey had commenced.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
the state of being asleep
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
St
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From this reading The Professor had joined them at St. Louis, where the real journey had commenced.
stern-looking
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From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A VIEW OF THE PROMISED LAND For nearly three days the Pony Rider Boys had been taking their ease in a Pullman sleeping car, making great inroads on the food served in the dining car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boys were full of anticipation of what was before them.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Professor had joined them at St. Louis, where the real journey had commenced.
which person or people
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
Zepplin
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From this reading At intervals during the day they would study their maps and enter into long discussions with Professor Zepplin, the grizzled, stern-looking man who in so many other journeys had been their guardian and faithful companion.
