used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The original numbering has been retained in this transcription.
Bryne
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From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
d'ye
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From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
a young female
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The original numbering has been retained in this transcription.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
the force of workers available
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original numbering has been retained in this transcription.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
pippinnounUS /ˈpɪpɪn/
any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading The original numbering has been retained in this transcription.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
skipsnounUS /skɪps/
plural of “skip” — a gait in which steps and hops alternate
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
smokernounUS /ˈsmoʊkər/
a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Isn't she a pippin?" asked the second lieutenant taking a luxurious puff at his cigarette.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The original numbering has been retained in this transcription.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
transcriptionnounUS /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/
something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
From this reading The original numbering has been retained in this transcription.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading Chapter numbering skips Chapter XI in the printed text.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What d'ye think of that girl I introduced you to the other night, Harry?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Made in the United States of America Two young men in officers' uniforms entered the smoker of a suburban train, and after the usual formalities of matches and cigarettes settled back to enjoy their ride out to Bryne Haven.
