Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

anew

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

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From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

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

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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 WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

of short duration or distance

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

without deviation

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

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

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

to a considerable degree

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

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

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

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

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

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

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

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From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

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

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

according to the clock

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

and nothing more

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

coated with paint

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

a human being

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

on the contrary

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

in the recent past

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

done under pressure

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

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

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading This touring-car was, at that time of day, the only vehicle in waiting, and when the train rushed on again from its brief pause, only one person had alighted from it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

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

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

at the time that

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

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

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading This was a tall woman, heavily veiled, wearing a long dark ulster, considerably too large for her, and a rather shabby black hat.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading This woman walked directly up to the touring-car and flung herself into it without a word.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the body of this car an observing person might have descried a couple of indentations which, were he of a sensational turn of mind, would have suggested to him the marks of bullets.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LIGHT: WHERE CHRISTINA WAS At nine o'clock on the morning of Friday, the day when Christina disappeared, there stood at the little interior station of Waybrook, awaiting the train from New York, a touring-car which had very recently been painted black.