Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

later than; following

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

push one's way

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

for the reason that

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

having or provided with a belt

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

apart from; not including

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

the act of departing

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

on one occasion

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

express in words

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

create by training and teaching

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

(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 GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.

in or at the place that

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

during the time that

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

make whistling sounds

From this reading It was his duty to send off the trains, which he does by blowing a small whistle, after which some one rings a hand-bell that sounds like a dinner-bell, and off goes the train.

a Caucasian

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

which person or people

From this reading Germaine, who had not been before in a big railway station, was somewhat bewildered at the confusion about her, while Jean, who had been once to Mantes, was proud to be able to explain things to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GOING HOME BY TRAIN IT was with real regret that our little friends parted from the good barge people and their floating home, as well as from the beautiful city of Rouen, where they had seen so much, and had such a good time.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The tall man in a blue uniform was the station-master, and one could always tell him from the other blue-uniformed officials, because he wore a white cap.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The men who were pushing luggage around on small hand-trucks were the porters, in blue blouses like any French working man, except they were belted in at the waist by a broad band of red and black stripes.