11.10
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From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
ABCnounUS /ˈeɪbiːsiː/
the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
Frabelle
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From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
the act of departing
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
not any; not one
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
no-one
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From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
no person; not anyone
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
queriesnounUS /ˈkwɪriz/
plural of “query” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Madame Frabelle unconsciously assumed an air of embarrassment, as though she had no responsibility for the queries and excited manner of her companion.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
at the time that
From this reading At Waterloo no-one seems to know when a train is going to start, where it is starting from, or where it is going to.
in or at the place that
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Madame Frabelle and Bruce arrived at Waterloo in good time for the 11.10 train, which Bruce had discovered in the ABC.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Guards and porters, of whom they inquired, seemed surprised at their questions and behaved as if they regarded them as signs of vulgar and impertinent curiosity.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They wished to know where it started, but nobody appeared interested in the subject.
