used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTRUDER EXPELLED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
EXPELLEDverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading AN INTRUDER EXPELLED.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
the act of departing
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
INTRUDERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading AN INTRUDER EXPELLED.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
Manasseh
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From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
sketch-book
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From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
the act of using
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The advocate was hungry, and accordingly made his way to the dining-room, being first warned by his companion to use despatch, as otherwise, on returning to the ladies, he might find his compartment filled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
in or at the place that
From this reading Meanwhile the train had reached another station, a junction where a halt was made for refreshments, pending the arrival of a connecting train.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have my sketch-book with me," replied Manasseh, "and I am going to draw the view from my perch up here."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what will you do meantime?" asked Gabriel.
