used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
achievingverbUS /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
(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 Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This you may be sure he took good care to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading This you may be sure he took good care to do.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
citywards
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From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This you may be sure he took good care to do.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
divisible by two
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
Flossie
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From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This you may be sure he took good care to do.
Gower
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From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
an established custom
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
look-out
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From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
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 There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
a particular point in time
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
not one, and not any
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
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 By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
make steady
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This you may be sure he took good care to do.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This you may be sure he took good care to do.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are many ways of achieving distinction, but few are more effectual than a steady habit of punctuality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The early clerk who travelled citywards was always sure of seeing that little figure on the same spot at the same moment, provided he himself were punctual and kept a sharp look-out.
which person or people
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Among all the women who wait every morning for the City trains at Gower Street Station, there was none more conspicuously punctual than Miss Flossie Walker.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By this you may shine even in the appalling gloom of the underground railway.
