used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
in addition
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
bumpverbUS /bʌmp/
knock against with force or violence
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
a small worthless amount
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
staying power
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
for more time
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
most important element
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
a particular point in time
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
MurdochnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
not any; not one
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
in the near future
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
move hurridly
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned to the left and hurried to Murdoch Street and down that to the railroad track.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading His battered valise, although by no means full, soon grew heavy and began to bump against his legs at every stride.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was taking the longest route to the station; but, since his main desire was to avoid meeting any one he knew, it was also the safest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
at the time that
From this reading FLIGHT When Jack left the house he hesitated a moment at the little gate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he reached the track, what with the aggravating behavior of the valise and the difficulty of walking over the uneven ties, speed was no longer possible.
