used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
deem to be
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
absolutely essential
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIN.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIN.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till the train had fairly started that he began to realize the importance of the step that he was taking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
create by training and teaching
From this reading ON THE TRAIN.
underwearnounUS /ˈʌndərwer/
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was a very sudden start, and he had no time to consider what he was to do, for the train moved off five minutes after his arrival.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He selected a seat by a window, and placed his valise on the seat beside his own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His valise filled with a stock of necessary underwear, Robert walked to the railway station.
