used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
Britz
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From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
half the width of an em
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
Greig
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From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
a message received and understood
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
seventy-twoadjective
being two more than seventy
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A telegram sent en route had kept Manning at his desk, awaiting his subordinates.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later Britz and Greig returned from Atlanta.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It had been a tiresome journey, fifty-five hours of the seventy-two having been spent in a Pullman coach.
create by training and teaching
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
at the time that
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the information which they had obtained kept their energies awake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So that when their train drew into the new Pennsylvania station at ten o'clock, they hastened through the illuminated corridors and out into the refreshing night air, with elastic steps and excitement in their eyes.
