used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
in the past
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
(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 He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
Bucklands
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From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
EuropanounUS /jʊˈroʊpə/
the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
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 George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
gyro-car
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From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
how
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From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
and nothing more
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
MARGINnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
Maurice
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From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
not any; not one
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
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 After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
precisely as stated
From this reading A NARROW MARGIN The Bucklands spent very little time over their supper at the Hotel Europa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George, for his part, was much concerned about the gyro-car.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not knowing how far behind the pursuers were, Maurice hid under his imperturbable mien a very real anxiety.
in or at the place that
From this reading He required petrol and oil; the hour was late, and no doubt all the establishments where these essentials could be procured had been closed long ago.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After so long a journey as he had just made, a railway engine would have a thorough overhauling; but there was no time for more than a rapid examination of his mechanism.
