Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

(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 Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading She was pretty and distinguished looking.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT WISHING-BRAE.

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From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading She was pretty and distinguished looking.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

a young female

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

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

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

toward home

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She was pretty and distinguished looking.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

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 Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She was pretty and distinguished looking.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading She was pretty and distinguished looking.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

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

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

custom-made clothing

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

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

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

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

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

a wagon maker

From this reading Grace Wainwright, a slender girl, in a trim tailor-made gown, stepped off the train at Highland Station.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading She was pretty and distinguished looking.

which person or people

From this reading Her four trunks and a hat-box had been swung down to the platform by the baggage-master, and the few passengers who, so late in the fall, stopped at this little out-of-the-way station in the hills had all tramped homeward through the rain, or been picked up by waiting conveyances.

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

From this reading AT WISHING-BRAE.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Nobody would have passed her without observing that.