used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
anew
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
Berthaud
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From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
Bonamy's
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From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
Chassaigne
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From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
dearly loved
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
the act of departing
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
Fourcade
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From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
Gerard
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From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
a state of high honor
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
immediately past
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
on one occasion
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
station-master
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From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
Suire
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From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thereupon the station-master, his mind at last at ease, his arms hanging beside him, caused the signal to be given.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
Vigneron
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From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Berthaud, Gerard, and Baron Suire formed another group, and near them were Doctor Chassaigne and M. Vigneron waving their handkerchiefs.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading The engine whistled once again and then set out, rolling along in the dazzling sunlight as amidst a glory.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Heads were looking joyously out of the windows of the fleeing carriages, whence other handkerchiefs were streaming in the current of air produced by the motion of the train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although his leg was causing him great suffering, Father Fourcade had remained on the platform, leaning upon Doctor Bonamy's shoulder, and, in spite of everything, saluting the departure of his dear children with a smile.
