used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
the first light of day
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
immediately past
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
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 The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
maturer
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From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
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 Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
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 The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
twelve-fifteen
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From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading These glances, however, were evidently instinctive and almost unconscious.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long railway journey from Paris to Nice was nearly over.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The passengers, jaded and tired out, for the most part, after a night in the train, were beginning to rouse to a languid interest in the landscape; to become aware that dawn and the uncomfortable and unfamiliar early day had some time since given place to a fuller and maturer light; and to consult their watches, reminding themselves--or one another, as the case might be--that they were due at Nice at twelve-fifteen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had made his arrangements for the night, with the skill and deliberation of an experienced traveller; and as the morning advanced he had composed himself, as comfortably as circumstances permitted, in a corner of his carriage, now and then casting a keen, comprehensive glance at the country through which he was being carried.
which person or people
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alone in one of the first-class carriages was a passenger who had accepted the situation with the most matter-of-fact indifference from first to last.
