used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
lacking funds
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
darksome
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From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
fellow-traveller
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From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
Fordham
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From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
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 Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
not any; not one
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
NonconformistnounUS /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/
a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
other's
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From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
railway-carriage
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From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
Vincent
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From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
(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 They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were but these two in the railway-carriage; no other passenger broke the silent conflict of their companionship.
at the time that
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
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 Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Each of them kept possession of a window, out of which he gazed into the visible blackness of the winter night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two or three times in the course of the long darksome chilly journey, a laconic remark was made by one or the other with a deadly steadiness, and gravity, and facing of each other, as they spoke; but no further intercourse took place between them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They sat in opposite corners, as far apart as their space would permit, but on opposite sides of the carriage as well, so that one could not move without betraying his every movement to the other's keen observation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When they first met, Fordham had made an attempt to draw his fellow-traveller into some repetition of that first passionate speech which had secured his own attention to Vincent; but the young Nonconformist perceived the attempt, and resented it with sullen offence and gloom.
