adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
citeverbUS /saɪt/
make reference to
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
disproveverbUS /dɪˈspruːv/
prove to be false
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
FarewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
Harwich
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From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
How
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From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
locomotivesnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “locomotive” — a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
snail'snounUS /sneɪlz/
possessive form of “snail” — freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
Truro
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From this reading He came near hugging the conductor of the Truro accommodation; who, needless to say, did not ask him for a ticket, or even a pass.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after three o'clock before he caught sight of the familiar crest of Farewell Mountain, and the train ran into Harwich.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading How glad he was to see everybody there, whether he knew them or not!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I am able to cite one notable instance, at least, to disprove the saying a part of which is written above, and I have yet to hear of a case in which a gentleman ever hesitated a single instant on account of the first letter of a lady's last name.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I know, indeed, of an occasion when locomotives could not go fast enough, when thirty miles an hour seemed a snail's pace to a young main who sat by the open window of a train that crept northward on a certain hazy September morning up the beautiful valley of a broad river which we know.
