used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
divisible by two
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
the act of departing
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
half-fare
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From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
and nothing more
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
slacknessnounUS /ˈslæknəs/
weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
in or at or to some place
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
vouchernounUS /ˈvaʊtʃər/
someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no objection to Vane going to London, it transpired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No one even asked him his religion, which seemed to point to slackness somewhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would be glad to see him, she had written in reply, and she was grateful to him for taking the trouble to come.
produce a literary work
From this reading He had merely to write his name in a book, and he was then issued a half-fare voucher.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was with feelings the reverse of pleasant that Vane got into the first-class carriage one morning four days after he had written to Mrs. Vernon.
