5.30
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From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is almost faithful to its minute.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
can't
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From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
dispassionatelyadverbUS /dɪˈspæʃənətli/
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
move gently or carefully
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
divisible by two
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It is almost faithful to its minute.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is almost faithful to its minute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is almost faithful to its minute.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
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 not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It is almost faithful to its minute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
Paddington
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From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
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 There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
not in physical motion
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual.
unflatteringadjectiveUS /ənˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
precisely as stated
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
at the time that
From this reading If it had appeared a fool's errand when looked forward to dispassionately from the warmth and ease of his own fireside, what does it appear now?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He rolls out, cross and furry, still repeating to himself with an even greater intensity of inward emphasis than he had employed at Paddington, that unflattering opinion of his own wisdom with which he had embarked on his present venture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far--it can't be said to be very far--fortune favours the one of its occupants with whom we have any concern.
