used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “MISERY LOVES COMPANY.”
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
Letty
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From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “MISERY LOVES COMPANY.”
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading “MISERY LOVES COMPANY.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
sublunaryadjective
situated between the earth and the moon
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
a special situation
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The nearest thing to it, however--a collision with another train--suddenly brought him back, with a terrible shock, to things sublunary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Letty Green conspicuously boarded the same train that he took, she was very careful not to occupy the same car, lest he should see her and have his suspicions aroused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, her concern with him ended here, for she had a fat roll of money with which to enjoy herself in the great city, and she now gave herself up to joyful anticipations of triumphs awaiting her in the near future.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for Dallas, he threw himself moodily into a seat, and became a prey to such unpleasant reflections that it would have taken little less than an earthquake to attract his attention.
