used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Of his possible reception by Telly he was a good deal in doubt.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Of his possible reception by Telly he was a good deal in doubt.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
FIRELIGHTnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
FLASHESnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
a young female
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
immediately past
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
win a victory over
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of his possible reception by Telly he was a good deal in doubt.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Of his possible reception by Telly he was a good deal in doubt.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
express in words
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
TellynounUS /ˈteli/
an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
From this reading Of his possible reception by Telly he was a good deal in doubt.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
create by training and teaching
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading An insidious longing to see the girl that had been in his thoughts for four months had come to him and week by week increased until it had overcome business demands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had told Frank what his errand was to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that called that he would return in two days.
at the time that
From this reading FIRELIGHT FLASHES The halcyon days of autumn, that seemed like the last sweet smiles of summer, had come, when one day Albert packed a valise and boarded the early morning train for Maine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he had a little good news from Stockholm, which, as he said to himself, would serve as an excuse.
