used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
equally
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
propose a payment
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
CYNICnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading THE LOVELY CYNIC MEETS HER FATE.
Durand
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From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE LOVELY CYNIC MEETS HER FATE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOVELY CYNIC MEETS HER FATE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE LOVELY CYNIC MEETS HER FATE.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading THE LOVELY CYNIC MEETS HER FATE.
monotonouslyadverb
in a monotonous manner
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
Montivilliers
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From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVELY CYNIC MEETS HER FATE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There are always the same people hurrying to catch the train, and waiting until they can blockade the car steps before they bid a lingering farewell to friends.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Percy Durand looked out of the window of his compartment, as the train paused at Montivilliers, and lazily watched the people on the platform.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "There is nothing new under the sun," he yawned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The world is monotonously alike, go where you will.
