1639
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From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
(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 On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
your parents
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
set up or found
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
green-upholstered
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From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
Lockwood
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From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
MAUNEY
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From this reading MAUNEY REACHES MERLTON.
MERLTON
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From this reading MAUNEY REACHES MERLTON.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
REACHESnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading MAUNEY REACHES MERLTON.
reposed
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From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
smartnessnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtnɪs/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
move hurridly
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
suit-cases
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From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
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 “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His baggage, consisting of a new trunk and two new leather suit-cases, was safely on board, or so he found himself anxiously hoping from time to time, as the train quickened its speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
at the time that
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On his head reposed an attractive grey, soft hat with a black band, itself as new as the rest—as new as all the weird experiences of the present day which had kept him busy and curious.
belonging to which person
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “_The house is a fine house when good folks are within._”—_George Herbert’s Collection, 1639._ Mauney was seated in the green-upholstered seat of a railway car, with a ticket in his pocket marked Merlton.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a new grey serge suit, purchased in Lockwood, the town from whose outskirts he was now passing, a suit that clung neatly to his big shoulders with a strange, new feeling of smartness.
