Chapter II

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From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A NEW PROTECTOR.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

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From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

small very thin pancake

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward looked at his watch.

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From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading Edward looked at his watch.

of the present time and place

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

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

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

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

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Edward looked at his watch.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW PROTECTOR.

according to the clock

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

above and across; more than

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading A NEW PROTECTOR.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

of inferior status or quality

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

make square

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

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

From this reading Captain Arundel's inquiries at the Kemberling station resulted in an immediate success.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading It was ten minutes to two o'clock.

look attentively

From this reading Edward looked at his watch.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A young lady--a young woman, the railway official called her--dressed in black, wearing a crape veil over her face, and carrying a small carpet-bag in her hand, had taken a second-class ticket for London, by the 5.50., a parliamentary train, which stopped at almost every station on the line, and reached Euston Square at half-past twelve.