used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
anew
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
booking-office
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From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
don't
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From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
at any time
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
with resolute determination
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
move upward
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading "No; but I feel like one," said Mr. Stiles, slapping his pocket.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
StilesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
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 Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Burton's spirits began to rise as he thought of his approaching deliverance.
hard to endure
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
unconscionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːnʃənəbəl/
lacking a conscience
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gloom again overtook him at the booking-office, where the unconscionable Mr. Stiles insisted firmly upon a first-class ticket.
which person or people
From this reading "Who ever heard of an admiral riding third?" he demanded, indignantly.
you're
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From this reading "But they don't know you're an admiral," urged Mr. Burton, trying to humour him.
