used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
ASHBY
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From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
Burgos
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From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
dearly loved
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MR.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
Katie
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From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
immediately past
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
Lopez
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From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
engage in
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOW MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On entering the carriage Ashby took a seat and prepared to make himself comfortable for the journey.
precisely as stated
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hurried events of the last few minutes, the farewell to Katie, the prospect of a new meeting at Burgos, the additional prospect of a hostile encounter with Lopez, were certainly sufficient food for reflection.
which person or people
From this reading Consequently he was in a fit of abstraction so profound that he did not notice the female who entered the carriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ASHBY MEETS WITH A VERY DEAR AND VERY LOVELY YOUNG FRIEND.
