Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

(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 SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

Having no one else present.

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

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

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on this occasion Hilda had wished otherwise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

serving as an essential component

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading It was enough.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

collect in one place

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

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

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But on this occasion Hilda had wished otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

and nothing more

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

in other respects or ways

From this reading But on this occasion Hilda had wished otherwise.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

like better; value more highly

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

carry out

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading But on this occasion Hilda had wished otherwise.

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

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "I should _prefer_ nobody to go with me to Knype," she had said, in a characteristic tone, to Janet.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

create by training and teaching

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

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

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.

in or at the place that

From this reading SARAH'S BENEFACTOR I On the following afternoon Hilda travelled alone by the local train from Bleakridge to Knype, the central station where all voyagers for London, Birmingham, and Manchester had to foregather in order to take the fast expresses that unwillingly halted there, and there only, in their skimming flights across the district.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading But on this occasion Hilda had wished otherwise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a custom of Five Towns hospitality that a departing guest should be accompanied as far as Knype and stowed with personal attentions into the big train.