used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
AssistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
CarsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
ConductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
LocomotionnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
the power or ability to move
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
lunchesnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪz/
plural of “lunch” — a midday meal
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
on one occasion
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
RatesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
RestaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
skiddingverbUS /ˈskɪdɪŋ/
inflected form of “skid” — slide without control
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
Tram-lines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
Tramwaynoun
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
which person or people
From this reading Will you vote for the summary dismissal of any Conductor who proceeds to count the passengers after being informed that he is "full inside"?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Is it a fact that you have promised to introduce "Pullman Palace Restaurant Cars, with free lunches," on the Tram-lines?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you at once vote for "Free or Assisted Locomotion"?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What is your view as to the provision of suitable places for wet umbrellas?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading If a wheel of your private carriage comes off owing to skidding in the Tramway line, will you pledge yourself not to bring any claim for compensation against the Rates?
