used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Upon returning, he was astonished to find the carriage had disappeared.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Upon returning, he was astonished to find the carriage had disappeared.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Upon returning, he was astonished to find the carriage had disappeared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Upon returning, he was astonished to find the carriage had disappeared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
engage in
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
not any; not one
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
Petito
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From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Upon returning, he was astonished to find the carriage had disappeared.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He could not make it out, and the events had thrown him into a state bordering on prostration.
Théophraste
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From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up and down the track, but could find no trace of it.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon returning, he was astonished to find the carriage had disappeared.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Not To Be Explained!_ |AS Théophraste was searching through the pocketbook of Signor Petito, he had wandered unconsciously away from the track into the fields.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which was the most astonishing, the disappearance or the apparition of the train?
