used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
(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 If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
blanky
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From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
bus-conductor
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From this reading [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
CaptionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/
taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
offertory-bag
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From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
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 [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
smirksnounUS /smɜːrks/
plural of “smirk” — a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
From this reading Another passenger looks over his newspaper at the bus-conductor and smirks.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
threepennies
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From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — 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 conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The conductor carries a pad of tickets and a change purse, and stands before a passenger wearing a clerical collar and hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Frontispiece: A bus-conductor with passengers on a bus.
an affirmative
From this reading Caption: ‘“Oh yes,” he said, “I heard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
you'd
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From this reading If you want all them threepennies, you’d better get them out of the blanky offertory-bag next Sunday.”’]
