Chapter XXII

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

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

(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 “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

declared but not proved

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

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

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading THE NEW FIREMAN.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

coins made of gold

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

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

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

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

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

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

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

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

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

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

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

properly deserved

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW FIREMAN.

not any; not one

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

something that remunerates

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

the words of something written

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

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

From this reading THE NEW FIREMAN.

a special situation

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

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

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

precisely as stated

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

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

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

in or to any place at all

From this reading It was a very pretty thing, and, wherever he got it, he was certainly polite enough to have merited it.

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

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

which person or people

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He alleged that the jewel had been presented to him by a host of admiring passengers; but those who knew him best declared that he had spent a whole month’s salary in its purchase.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading He wore a gold badge on the lapel of his coat, wrought in the shape of a train of cars, on which was inscribed the word “Conductor,” in such curious old English text that no one who did not know what it was could read it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “All aboard!” shouted our bustling conductor, who was a very gentlemanly young man, and had had considerable experience in this capacity.