used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
every person
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then he followed it and the porter to where Pauline stood.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he followed it and the porter to where Pauline stood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
immediately past
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
negligentadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒənt/
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
not any; not one
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
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From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
cut with a saw
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then he followed it and the porter to where Pauline stood.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
carry out
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he followed it and the porter to where Pauline stood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody is in a hurry on arrival at a station, and Pauline proved no exception to the rule.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
waitings
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From this reading _A QUESTION OF AGES._ PADDINGTON STATION at last, after changes and waitings diverse.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
at the time that
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then he followed it and the porter to where Pauline stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pauline secured a porter, and went with him after her trunk—in a hurry, of course, though no special cause for hurry existed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When her trunk had been extracted from the piles of luggage, she saw a young footman stroll up and take a negligent glance at the name upon it.
