used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no cross street between him and the on-coming cart.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading But there was no cross street between him and the on-coming cart.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
travel across or pass over
From this reading But there was no cross street between him and the on-coming cart.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
dogcartnoun
a cart drawn by a dog
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
the act of departing
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
high-enthroned
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From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
and nothing more
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no cross street between him and the on-coming cart.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
on-coming
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From this reading But there was no cross street between him and the on-coming cart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
POMPnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
cut with a saw
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
in the near future
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no cross street between him and the on-coming cart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Pride, or vanity, came to his support, as soon as he was convinced that escape was impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His anger instantly flamed and flared; he crushed an oath between his teeth and glanced about for some way to avoid the humiliating meeting.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an air that was too near to defiance to create the intended impression of indifference, he swung along and, just as the cart was passing, glanced at his high-enthroned former friend.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The day after the wedding, as Arthur was going home from work, he saw Ross on the lofty seat of a dogcart, driving toward him along lower Monroe Street.
