used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
Adela
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From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
Chaloner
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From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was no need, of course, to explain to what he was referring.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There was no need, of course, to explain to what he was referring.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
the act of departing
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "Of course, of course," said Lady Chaloner, not quite knowing what to say.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
landaunounUS /ˈlændaʊ/
Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need, of course, to explain to what he was referring.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need, of course, to explain to what he was referring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course, of course," said Lady Chaloner, not quite knowing what to say.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
others
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From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Of course, of course," said Lady Chaloner, not quite knowing what to say.
with speed
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading There was no need, of course, to explain to what he was referring.
Rendel
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From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
express in words
From this reading "Of course, of course," said Lady Chaloner, not quite knowing what to say.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
Schleppenheim
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From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
simmeringnounUS /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/
cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
Stamfordham
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From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need, of course, to explain to what he was referring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting opposite to Lady Chaloner and Lady Adela in a landau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the occupants of the carriages that Rendel had seen going rapidly along the road knew the meaning of the scene that had taken place under their eyes; the others were in a state of simmering curiosity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I should be glad," said Stamfordham, as they approached Schleppenheim, "if nothing could be said about what happened."
