9.00
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From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
Burnley
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From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
Charing
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From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
CHEFnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
travel across or pass over
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
ever-increasing
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From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
give expression to
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
the act of giving
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
depressingly dark
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
provided with artificial light
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
move hurridly
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
strong-smellingadjective
having a strong odor
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
SÛRETÉ
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From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. LE CHEF DE LA SÛRETÉ At 9.00 a.m. next morning the Continental express moved slowly out of Charing Cross station, bearing in the corner of a first-class smoking compartment, Inspector Burnley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The river showed dark and gloomy as they drew over it, and the houses on the south side had resumed their normal dull and grimy appearance.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
precisely as stated
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The glorious weather of the past few days had not held, and the sky was clouded over, giving a promise of rain.
which person or people
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lit one of his strong-smelling cigars and puffed at it thoughtfully as the train ran with ever-increasing speed through the extraordinary tangle of lines south of London Bridge.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A gentle breeze blew from the south-west, and Burnley, who was a bad sailor, hoped it would not be very much worse at Dover.
