Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

(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 They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

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From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

in deplorable condition

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

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From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

increase twofold

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

a boy or man

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

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From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

immediately past

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

with relatively high volume

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

by good fortune

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

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From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

above and across; more than

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

go across or through

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

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 They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

any competition

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

on the contrary

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

move hurridly

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

an educational institution

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

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From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

a lightweight cord

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

travel slowly

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading The girls were a tight fit, as Daisy Goatby was an out-size in girls; however, the distance was short, so crowding did not matter.

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

hard to endure

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

up to a particular time

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

precisely as stated

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A SHOCK A string of vehicles were drawn up outside Sowergate Station—there were three taxis, two rather dilapidated horse cabs, the station bus, and four bath chairs.

at the time that

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

which person or people

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading There was a wild rush for these last by the girls in the know, and when they were secured the fortunate ones set off in a race for the school, the chair-man who arrived first being promised double fare.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dorothy, with Hazel, Margaret, the two Goatbys, and little Muriel Adams were squeezed into a taxi, and the luggage was taken up on a lorry.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They all cheered loudly when they passed the labouring chair-men, who were making very good way indeed, until one unlucky fellow, in trying to pass another, tipped his chair over in the ditch and spilled the passenger, though, luckily, without doing any damage.