100,000
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From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
8.30
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From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
from appearances alone
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
being joined in close association
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
candle-light
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From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading Jenks struck a match and regarded this critically.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
divisible by two
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
apart from; not including
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
set up or found
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
indisputably
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From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
Jenks
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From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
immediately past
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Jenks struck a match and regarded this critically.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
not one, and not any
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
and nothing more
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
railway-station
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From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Jenks struck a match and regarded this critically.
ReservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
Rouen
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From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
second-classadjective
of inferior status or quality
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
in or at or to some place
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
in the near future
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Jenks struck a match and regarded this critically.
express in words
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jenks struck a match and regarded this critically.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
create by training and teaching
From this reading By the latter's advice they reached the railway-station soon after 8.30, but even so the train seemed full.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Jenks being attached to the A.S.C. engaged in feeding daily more than 100,000 men in the Rouen area, Peter and he travelled together.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were no lights in the siding, and none whatever on the train, so that it was only by matches that one could tell if a compartment was full or empty, except in the case of those from which candle-light and much noise proclaimed the former indisputably.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last, however, somewhere up near the engine, they found a second-class carriage, apparently unoccupied, with a big ticket marked "Reserved" upon it.
