used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
in the past
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
any thing at all
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
CABnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
Coldenham
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From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
Denton
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From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
well in the past; former
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
someone who is a detective
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
Garry
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From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
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 WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
engage in
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
and nothing more
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
Phil
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From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Phil advanced the suggestion that one should make shift to get on the train that went to Coldenham and see what, if anything, transpired along the way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “First I move we go to see Denton and find out if there will be any valuable mail sent this afternoon,” said Phil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was met with assent by Dick, and they departed for the general store.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHAT THE ENGINE CAB REVEALED When Garry left them, Phil and Dick debated as to what course they would pursue.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your friend was here only a little while ago,” Denton told them.
