06
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From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
1
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From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
11
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From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
2
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From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
34
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From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
57
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From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
CÆSAR
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From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
delugedverbUS /ˈdeljuːdʒd/
past form of “deluge” — fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
faresnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
INTRODUCINGverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
JULIUS
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From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
not any; not one
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
and nothing more
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
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 Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
sample-cases
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From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Luckily, however, Jerry and Spider had already assumed their duties.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading INTRODUCING JULIUS CÆSAR Fortune aided them that day.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
male cat
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
at the time that
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom had qualms when the man passed over two checks, but investigation proved the baggage to consist of a couple of sample-cases which could be easily transported in the car.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading Only three passengers descended from the 11:34, of whom one walked to his destination, one was beguiled into the hack and the third, a commercial traveler well known to Tom and Willard, rode uptown in The Ark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The 1:57 brought more fares but no trunks, while, as for the 2:06, that train fairly deluged the station with travelers and baggage.
