used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This could be done without getting up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This could be done without getting up.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In the glare of the electric light he saw distinctly his dying relation.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This could be done without getting up.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading He thought he was dreaming.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading In the glare of the electric light he saw distinctly his dying relation.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
set up or found
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading This could be done without getting up.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading In the glare of the electric light he saw distinctly his dying relation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
a single distinct event
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading In the glare of the electric light he saw distinctly his dying relation.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the glare of the electric light he saw distinctly his dying relation.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
theftsnounUS /θefts/
plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This could be done without getting up.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought he was dreaming.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
at the time that
From this reading He had fallen into a disturbed sleep when on waking up he found there was another occupant of the compartment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As thefts had been a common incident on the line specially in first class compartments, my friend switched on the electric light, the button of which was within his reach.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This could be done without getting up.
