used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
booking-office
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From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
departure-platform
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From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We ought to know!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "We ought to know!"
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
with speed
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
Sundin
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From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An hour later--at a few minutes before twelve--a carriage drove up to the departure-platform of the Berlin and Sundin railway station, and August jumped quickly from the box to assist the General.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We ought to know!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The General mounted the steps, while August looked round in vain for a porter.
which person or people
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading "Perhaps it is all the better so," thought August, hastening after his master, who was standing in the empty hall at the booking-office, before the closed windows of which the green curtains had been let down.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I told you so," called the driver, handing the small portmanteau to August.
