Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

for the reason that

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

capable of wounding

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

the organ of sight

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

according to the clock

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

and nothing more

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

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 Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

more desirable than another

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

the work of a sailor

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE _COBRA'S_ SAILING ORDERS Nine o'clock in the morning was a busy time in a mild way at the Ottermouth Railway Station.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mr. Travers Nugent stood at the window of the booking office, waiting till the slide should be raised, and biting his long fair moustache in annoyance because out of the tail of his eye he had just discovered that the next intending passenger in the row behind him was Lieutenant Reginald Beauchamp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The budding resort was served by only a branch line with a single set of rails, and at this hour the first two trains of the day in each direction passed each other here.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading However, the wooden slide was raised, and Nugent could not avoid asking for his ticket--a first-class return to Weymouth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had quite a poor opinion of the lieutenant's intelligence, but he was aware of his close acquaintance with the Mallorys, and there were reasons why he would have preferred to conceal his destination that day from the shrewd old civil servant.