4.15
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From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
Ah's
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From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
Bucklands
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From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
being one more than seven
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
Gare
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From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
good-wishes
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From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
gyro-car
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From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
ten 10s
From this reading The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.
Hé's
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From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
MaritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
not divisible by two
From this reading The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
on one occasion
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
PLANKverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
quarter-past
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From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUNNING THE PLANK The Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once, and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many “Hé’s” and “Ah’s” and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The production of George’s card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty.
