used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
in addition
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
Auldhaig
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From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
travel across or pass over
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
a female human offspring
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
the act of discovering something
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
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 GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
Eric
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From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
give expression to
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
former's
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From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
GREENWOODnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
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 former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
nineteen-year-old
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From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
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 Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
Pompey's
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From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
SENIOR'S
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From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
Theodore
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From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He also thought that there might be a possibility of seeing Eric, since he knew that the "Pompey's" base was at Auldhaig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
create by training and teaching
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
twofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former's object in making the long and tedious journey from Devonshire to the bleak north-east coast of Scotland was twofold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amongst the passengers were Mr. Theodore Greenwood and his daughter Doris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GREENWOOD SENIOR'S DISCOVERY EARLY on the following afternoon a train in connection with the night express for King's Cross arrived at Auldhaig station from Edinburgh.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He wanted to hand his daughter over safely to the Naval Hospital--and this in spite of the nineteen-year-old young lady's assurances that she was quite capable of travelling alone.
