used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He advanced smilingly toward them, saying:
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
Britomarte
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From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
Ethel
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From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
ferryboatnounUS /ˈferiboʊt/
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
From this reading They met the young lieutenant on the ferryboat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
Justin
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From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
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 After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
come together
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They met the young lieutenant on the ferryboat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They met the young lieutenant on the ferryboat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
reimburseverbUS /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
pay back for some expense incurred
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He advanced smilingly toward them, saying:
only a very short time before
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading He advanced smilingly toward them, saying:
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He advanced smilingly toward them, saying:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They met the young lieutenant on the ferryboat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He advanced smilingly toward them, saying:
create by training and teaching
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
precisely as stated
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After paying his hotel bill, Justin had scarcely five dollars left, but he knew that he could get an advance from Lieutenant Ethel, whom he could reimburse immediately upon his arrival at Washington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a very early breakfast, Justin and Britomarte, with all their luggage, set out by the first omnibus that left the hotel for the early train to Washington.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see that I am punctual, and more than punctual, for I meet you on the ferryboat, instead of at the station.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They met the young lieutenant on the ferryboat.
