inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
DignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Probably her father.
a boy or man
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
the act of departing
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
hallo
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From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Probably her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
irrelevantlyadverb
in an irrelevant manner
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
immediately past
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
in motion
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
not any; not one
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
by chance
From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Probably her father.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
they're
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From this reading Perhaps--hallo, by George, they’re going on my car!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It must be admitted that as he entered he gave an expectant glance down the aisle of the car; but the somber curtains hanging from ceiling to floor told no tales.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
train-gates
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From this reading “Dignified old fellow!” mused Bob, irrelevantly as the couple moved toward the train-gates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
a message informing of danger
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
look attentively
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, consult his watch, and, as the last warning bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.
