used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
a young female
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
limplyadverb
without rigidity
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
negress
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From this reading The old negress was publicly weeping.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old negress was publicly weeping.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading The old negress was publicly weeping.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
with speed
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
Ridgefield
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From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
Serena
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From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
move hurridly
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading VIRGINIA MUST GO Virginia sank limply into the parlor car seat.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Serena and Ike waited by the car nervously, endeavoring to locate the position of their mistress by peering into the coach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old negress was publicly weeping.
showing sorrow
From this reading The old negress was publicly weeping.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading After a moment she raised herself and looked out through the wide window upon the busy platform of the South Ridgefield station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they caught sight of the girl, the train started and with rapidly increasing speed moved down the platform.
