Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

having the wind against the forward side of the sails

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

later than; following

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

confined by bonds

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

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From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

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From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

have a celebration

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

set up or found

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

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From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

excessively quick

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

and nothing more

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

flowing profusely

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

on the contrary

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

precisely as stated

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Chester had imagined Sylvia to be staying in a quiet village or little country town.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had only arrived in Paris two hours before, and after a hasty dinner at the Gare du Nord he had made inquiries as to his best way of reaching Lacville.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And then he was told, to his surprise, that from the very station in which he found himself trains started every few minutes to the spot for which he was bound.

which person or people

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "To-night," added the man of whom he had inquired, "there is a fine fete at Lacville, including fireworks on the lake!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading William Chester, solicitor, and respected citizen of Market Dalling, felt rather taken aback and bewildered as he joined the great stream of people who were pouring out of the large suburban station of Lacville.