used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
being joined in close association
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
set up or found
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
a human being
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
railway-station
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
in a serious manner
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
under normal conditions
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
precisely as stated
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the January afternoon of Bill’s visit to Wrugglesby she found the waiting-room an admirable place for quiet thought.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Moreover the fact of a person sitting there doing absolutely nothing for an hour or more creates no surprise, as it is to be presumed he is only waiting for the next train.
waiting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
in or at the place that
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The waiting-room of a railway-station is not usually selected as the best place in which to think seriously over a matter of perplexity.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But if the waiting-room be attached to the station at a very small country town where trains are infrequent and passengers few, a worse place might be chosen; it has at least the merit of freedom from friendly advice.
WRUGGLESBY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
