used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
Belfayre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
Chetwynde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marry Miss Chetwynde!
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a momentous sentence.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
take in marriage
From this reading Marry Miss Chetwynde!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant so much.
the force of workers available
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Marry Miss Chetwynde!
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It was a momentous sentence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It meant so much.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
many times at short intervals
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
Selvaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading It was a momentous sentence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It meant so much.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
Trafford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Trafford went down with Lord Selvaine to Belfayre next day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the journey of a little over five hours Trafford was very thoughtful--he was never at any time very talkative, though he could on occasion be as bright and light-hearted as most young men--and he sat in his corner of the carriage with a magazine in his hand; but the page did not get turned very often.
