Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

later than; following

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

anew

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

lying between two extremes in time or space or state

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

and nothing more

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

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 Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

most important element

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

not any; not one

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

on one occasion

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

and nothing more

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

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 Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "Mrs. Peckover has just stepped out, sir--Mr. Randle being a little better this morning--for a mouthful of fresh air.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

a person who changes location

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Matthew Grice was a resolute traveler; but no resolution is powerful enough to alter the laws of inexorable Time-Tables to suit the convenience of individual passengers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading By this main railroad he reached his destination early in the forenoon, and went at once to Dawson's Buildings.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Although Mat left Rubbleford in less than an hour after he had arrived there, he only succeeded in getting half way to Bangbury, before he had to stop for the night, and wait at an intermediate station for the first morning train on what was termed the Trunk Line.

which person or people

From this reading She'll be in again in half-an-hour," said the maid-of-all-work who opened Mr. Randle's door.