AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
diggernounUS /ˈdɪɡər/
a laborer who digs
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
hansoms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
Ophir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — 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 A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
proclivitiesnounUS /proʊˈklɪvətiz/
plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
puggarees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
Southampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
spasmodicallyadverbUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪkli/
with spasms
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
sunburntadjective
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little groups of sunburnt men were greeting old friends upon the platform, surrounded by piles of luggage, canvas trunks and steamer chairs.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading There were grizzled men and men of fair complexion, men in white helmets and puggarees, and men in silk hats.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All sorts were represented there, from the successful diamond digger who was spasmodically embracing a lady in black jet of distinctly Jewish proclivities, to a sporting lord who had been killing lions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A special train from Southampton had just steamed into Waterloo with the passengers from the Royal Mail steamer Ophir.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The demand for hansoms was brisk, cab after cab heavily loaded was rolling out of the yard.
