used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
anew
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
Carling's
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From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
expressman
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From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
the act of departing
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
housemannounUS /ˈhaʊsmən/
an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (“houseman” is a British term)
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
and nothing more
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
go away from a place
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
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 John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
cut with a saw
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John saw Miss Blake the next morning in the saloon among the passengers in line for the customs official.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not see her again until he had had his luggage passed and turned it over to an expressman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an easy conjecture that Mr. Carling's nerves were not up to committing himself to a "declaration" of any sort, and that Miss Blake was undertaking the duty for the party.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he was on his way to leave the wharf he came across the group, and stopped to greet them and ask if he could be of service, and was told that their houseman had everything in charge, and that they were just going to their carriage, which was waiting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And," said Miss Blake, "if you are going up town, we can offer you a seat."
