used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
recognizable; marked
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
accept an excuse for
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
the act of departing
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
Joan
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From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
Lewes
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From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
engage in
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
non-stop
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From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
reposed
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From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
Suttons
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From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
telephoningverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Vane stepped into the train at Victoria the following afternoon, and took his seat in the Pullman car.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a non-stop to Lewes, and a ticket for that place reposed in his pocket.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt vaguely that something would turn up which would give him the excuse he needed; but in the meantime his brain was in an incoherent condition.
wiringnounUS /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/
a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although he knew the Suttons very well, he felt that it would look a little strange if he suddenly walked into their house unannounced; and he had been afraid of wiring or telephoning from London in case he should alarm Joan.
but in spite of that
From this reading What he was going to do--what excuse he was going to make, he had not yet decided.
