used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where are you going?
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
the act of departing
From this reading Where are you going?
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
Sundale
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From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
in the direction of
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUNTRY MUD IT was a mild afternoon towards the end of February.
accept gladly
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
at the time that
From this reading Sundale Station looked deserted when the London train dashed into it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where are you going?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only a porter stood on the platform to welcome any arrivals, and when the one passenger proved to be our Peggy, hugging her small box, he looked at her with grim humour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm paid by the Company to wait on you, Miss, so hand over.
