Chapter VII

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From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

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

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

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

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

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From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

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

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Concerning the future he declined to worry.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Concerning the future he declined to worry.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

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From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Concerning the future he declined to worry.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

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

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

in an essential manner

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

not any; not one

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

according to the clock

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

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From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

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

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

create by training and teaching

From this reading BAXTER SUSPECTS § 1 The five o’clock train, having given itself a spasmodic jerk, began to move slowly out of Paddington Station.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading His mind was now tranquil.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until now, he had been half afraid that McTodd, having changed his mind, might suddenly appear with bag and baggage--an event which must necessarily have caused confusion and discomfort.

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

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

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

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

which person or people

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The platform past which it was gliding was crowded with a number of the fauna always to be seen at railway stations at such moments, but in their ranks there was no sign of Mr. Ralston McTodd: and Psmith, as he sat opposite Lord Emsworth in a corner seat of a first-class compartment, felt that genial glow of satisfaction which comes to the man who has successfully taken a chance.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Concerning the future he declined to worry.