used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
Agatha
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From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
Assiniboia
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From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went on, and Mrs. Hastings smiled at Agatha.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
Clermont
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From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
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DISILLUSIONnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/
freeing from false belief or illusions
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
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 DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went on, and Mrs. Hastings smiled at Agatha.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He went on, and Mrs. Hastings smiled at Agatha.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Mrs. Hastings asked him a question, and he stopped a moment.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
create by training and teaching
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
we'll
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From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
We're
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From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went on, and Mrs. Hastings smiled at Agatha.
at the time that
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
a Caucasian
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
which person or people
From this reading DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We're a little late, and Gregory will be waiting for us in the station now," she announced.
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 DISILLUSION The long train was speeding smoothly across the vast white levels of Assiniboia, when Agatha, who sat by a window, looked up as the conductor strode through the car.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he said, "we'll be in Clermont inside half an hour."
