used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strange excitement was upon Dot.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
BRUCEnounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
Dot's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
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 "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A strange excitement was upon Dot.
a social unit living together
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
hand-writing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
a social unit living together
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
and nothing more
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
Katoomba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
labelsnounUS /ˈleɪbəlz/
plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
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 The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
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 She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
an educational institution
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never before in her life been upon a railway journey.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange excitement was upon Dot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The little school trunk and the family portmanteau stood side by side in the hall, labelled and ready to go forth--neat clean labels, bearing the inscription in Dot's best hand-writing-- "MISS BRUCE, Passenger to Katoomba, Blue Mountains."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
precisely as stated
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GOOD-BYE, GOOD-BYE" All was ready very early in the morning, for Dot was to start upon her journey at ten o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The household generally, from her father down to little Nancy, treated her with gentle politeness as a newly arrived and just departing guest.
