used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
anew
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
(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 He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
Byfield
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From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
put on clothes
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
at any time
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
Fiddler'snounUS /ˈfɪdələrz/
possessive form of “fiddler” — a musician who plays the violin
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
a young female
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
he'd
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From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
to a considerable degree
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a particular point in time
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
not any; not one
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
and nothing more
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
plethoricadjective
excessively abundant
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
on the contrary
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a person, without saying who
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
dependable
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
required or under orders
From this reading He followed the porter gloomily, muttering something to the effect that he supposed he'd better have the fly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
TIESnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
accept gladly
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
a Caucasian
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
which person or people
From this reading AND THE PRINCESS TIES IT AGAIN DISAPPOINTMENT sat heavily on the face of Gilbert Byfield as an obsequious porter who knew him pulled open the door of the carriage and seized his bag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For there was no one with a familiar face in sight on the little platform; and Gilbert had rather hoped that there might have been someone with a smile to welcome him, and a hand to clasp his own.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Few passengers ever get out at Fiddler's Green, and on this occasion there was only a stout and heavy farmer, and an elderly woman with a plethoric basket.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading True, at the end of the platform was a young girl in a white dress, and with a slim and pretty figure; but young girls in white dresses were nothing to Gilbert Byfield at that moment.
