used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before his eyes there was a mist.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
frayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
hastily-opened
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From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
become covered with mist
From this reading Before his eyes there was a mist.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
not in physical motion
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
tingled
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From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading In his eyes was the light of vivid fear, his delicate mouth was twitching still with excitement.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
white-faced
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From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY He lay back in a corner seat of the carriage, panting, white-faced, exhausted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His clumsy boots, studded with nails, were wet, and his frayed black trousers were splashed with mud.
but in spite of that
From this reading In his ears there rang yet the angry cry of the guard, the shouting of porters, the excitement of that leap through the hastily-opened carriage door tingled yet in his veins.
