used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A large bell rang and the carriage-doors were slammed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
carriage-doors
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From this reading A large bell rang and the carriage-doors were slammed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
Dutton
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From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
I've
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From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large bell rang and the carriage-doors were slammed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A large bell rang and the carriage-doors were slammed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading A large bell rang and the carriage-doors were slammed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
StilesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
express in words
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I could tell 'er that in any case," returned Mr. Burton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
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 Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Mr. Stiles looked shocked, and, time pressing, Mr. Burton, breathing so hard that it impeded his utterance, purchased a first-class ticket and conducted him to the carriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A large bell rang and the carriage-doors were slammed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
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. Stiles took a seat by the window and lolling back put his foot up on the cushions opposite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've always felt curious to see what it feels like travelling first-class; besides, you can tell Mrs. Dutton."
