used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOMENTOUS TRAIN JOURNEY.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
make calm or still
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
Dacres
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From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A MOMENTOUS TRAIN JOURNEY.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
the act of departing
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
MOMENTOUSadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A MOMENTOUS TRAIN JOURNEY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A strange footman answered him, and in reply to an inquiry said that Colonel Dacres had let the house for the season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
Tilbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A MOMENTOUS TRAIN JOURNEY.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading UPON the arrival of the liner in the Thames, Basil Dacres took the opportunity of leaving the vessel at Tilbury, thus avoiding the tedious passage up to the docks.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although outwardly calm his heart was thumping violently as he knocked at the door of Colonel Dacres' house.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still uncertain as to what his reception by his father would be he booked his scanty belongings at the London terminus, and proceeded west.
