5.13
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From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a hard day for Joyce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But what if I do?" she asked herself.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
Barrington's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a hard day for Joyce.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But what if I do?" she asked herself.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING FOR THE TRAIN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard day for Joyce.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But what if I do?" she asked herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But what if I do?" she asked herself.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard day for Joyce.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading It was a hard day for Joyce.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
engage in
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING FOR THE TRAIN.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Luncheon was late at Mr. Barrington's, and the purchases she must make took her far and near.
create by training and teaching
From this reading WAITING FOR THE TRAIN.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING FOR THE TRAIN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a hard day for Joyce.
look attentively
From this reading It seemed impossible to get through for the 5.13 train; but she was somewhat astonished to find herself rushing from counter to counter, and eagerly consulting her little watch for fear she should miss it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what if I do?" she asked herself.
