used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
in the past
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
(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 As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
BankesverbUS /bæŋks/
third-person singular of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
Chelmsford
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From this reading "From Chelmsford?"
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
Colchester
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From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
endeavouring
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From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From Chelmsford?"
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
the act of departing
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
half-dazed
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From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
mistilyadverb
in a misty manner
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
not any; not one
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
and nothing more
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That's right!
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
semi-stupefaction
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From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
That's
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From this reading "That's right!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perceiving that the question was addressed to her, Mrs Bankes, still half-dazed, looked up, and answered,-- "No, from Colchester."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As she sat endeavouring to collect her thoughts, so as to decide upon some course of action, the carriage door was opened, and a woman looked in.
showing curiosity
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As she remained in a state of semi-stupefaction, mistily wondering what sort of nightmare Christmas this was going to be for her--for whom all the world had been full of the promise of good things only an hour or two ago!--the train rumbled into Liverpool Street.
