alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
appellationsnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “appellation” — identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
BELGIUM'SnounUS /ˈbeldʒəmz/
possessive form of “belgium” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading "IN BELGIUM'S CAPITAL."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "IN BELGIUM'S CAPITAL."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
Gandnoun
port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
GhentnounUS /ɡent/
port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "IN BELGIUM'S CAPITAL."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
and nothing more
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose that means Ghent," said Paul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Gand!" shouted the guard, as he walked along the step before the doors of the compartments, just as the train entered the station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
Winstock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; Gand is the French name of the place," replied Dr. Winstock.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There are many cities in Europe which you would not recognize by their foreign appellations."
