Chapter V

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

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

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

for the reason that

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

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From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

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

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

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

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

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

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

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

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

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

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

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

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

the force of workers available

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

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

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

a full supply

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading RUPERT.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

-ing form of “shunt” — transfer to another track, of trains

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

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

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

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

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

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

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rupert ought to have been in the ticket-office half-an-hour before, in time for the first passenger-train that stopped at Claxton.

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

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

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

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We always breakfasted at half-past seven, partly because father had to be up so early, and partly because mother liked it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Plenty of luggage-trains went by in the night, but happily for father and the men, there wasn't much shunting of them at our station, like at the next station.

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

From this reading "WHAT'S become of Rupert?" father said at breakfast next day.