used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Dick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
booking-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading FIRST CLASS TO LONDON.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
CrystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
someone who is a detective
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
Dodo'snounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊz/
possessive form of “dodo” — someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Dick.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST CLASS TO LONDON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
a man of refinement
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Dick.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading FIRST CLASS TO LONDON.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Dick.
mistookverbUS /mɪˈstʊk/
inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
as might be expected
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
and nothing more
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
puzzlernounUS /ˈpʌzlər/
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
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 The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
term of address for a man
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
in the near future
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
Ticket-clerk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — 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 The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST CLASS TO LONDON.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The railway station at the Crystal Palace was soon reached, and the Dodo went boldly up to the booking-office and demanded some tickets for London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was a puzzler, and the Dodo went back to Dick and told him that the gentleman in the office wanted to know what class they were in.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
which person or people
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Ticket-clerk, who could only see the top of the Dodo's head, very naturally mistook him for an old gentleman without his hat, and inquired, politely, "What class, Sir?"
