used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
canceledverbUS /ˈkænsəld/
past form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
Chandra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
DarjeelingnounUS /ˌdɑːrˈdʒiːlɪŋ/
a fine variety of black tea grown in northern India
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
hikingnounUS /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
Howrah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
Kamuka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
LinounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
and nothing more
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
rejoiningverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The other boys boarded a big bus for Howrah, across the river.
shipmentnounUS /ˈʃɪpmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading After a substantial meal, Li returned to the hotel by cab, to catch the Darjeeling plane.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
(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 Li not only was elected; he did his job well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the Grand Hotel and returned by taxi, rejoining the group at a restaurant that Chandra had specified.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Li had canceled the air reservations without difficulty; he had brought hiking packs for Biff and Kamuka, and he had arranged for shipment of the excess baggage.
