used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
Castlemore
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From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
Colebrook
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From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
take in solid food
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
in a gradual manner
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
how
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From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
immediately past
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
the act of departing
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
Midbrook
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From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
pattiesnounUS /ˈpætiz/
plural of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
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 While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
with speed
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
stoppagenounUS /ˈstɑːpɪdʒ/
the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
third-class
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From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
in the direction of
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
create by training and teaching
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
at the time that
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There being few passengers, I entered an empty third-class compartment, and began to eat some meat patties which I had bought on the way from Colebrook Park.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While waiting for the train, I took the opportunity to count my money, and finding how rapidly it had diminished, almost regretted the determination to travel luxuriously by the railway, instead of walking the rest of the distance to London.
which person or people
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
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 At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At the first stoppage a middle-aged woman entered the compartment, taking a seat by the farther window, but at Midbrook, about three-quarters of the way to London, we were joined by a man, who lowered himself gently into the seat facing my own, with his face towards the engine.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But, on the other hand, it appeared highly desirable to present a respectable appearance when at last I began to look for work in earnest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had learned enough since leaving Castlemore to understand that it would not do to be too particular as to the nature of such employment, but that it could be possible to search in vain scarcely seemed to me likely.
