used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
in actual fact
From this reading “Actually gone to Ireland.”
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
having made preparations
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
divisible by two
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
the organ of sight
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
flagonnoun
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
the act of departing
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
destroyed or killed
From this reading GONE TO IRELAND.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
Guildford
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From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
Holt
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From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
home-brewedadjective
brewed at home
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading GONE TO IRELAND.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
immediately past
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
Laurence
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From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
for more time
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
nightcapnoun
an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
not any; not one
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
she's
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From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
up to a particular time
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GONE TO IRELAND.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
at the time that
From this reading “And so she’s gone!” she exclaimed at last, when she could absolutely contain herself no longer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
which person or people
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he hurried off to Waterloo to catch his own train--which he missed--and, going by the next, walked from Guildford, a distance of twelve miles, arriving home at one o’clock in the morning, to the intense relief of Mrs. Holt, who had been sitting up for him in a nightcap of portentous dimensions, and who, seeing that he looked tired and dusty, and what she mentally termed “down,” was disposed to be a very mother to him, even to setting a cold supper before him at that unparalleled and improper hour, and staying him with a flagon of her own home-brewed ale--a sure token of favour.
Wynne
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From this reading Laurence Wynne stood upon the platform and watched the Irish mail--“The Wild Irishman”--wind its great long body slowly out of the station--watched till the red light, like a fiery eye, became smaller and smaller, and disappeared from view.
