9.10
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From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
Elmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
give expression to
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in a mood for privacy.
set up or found
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a mood for privacy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He was in a mood for privacy.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
Rodney
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From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Beyond doubt the Pullman had been crowded; as he found himself the sole occupant of a first-class carriage, he was inclined to think that he had not lost by the exchange.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading BY THE 9.10; THE FIRST PART OF THE JOURNEY Rodney Elmore returned by the 9.10 to town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had meant to travel by the Pullman, but as he entered the station the train was drawing clear of the platform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being informed that another express was starting in ten minutes, he had to be content with that.
