used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
for the reason that
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
Flower's
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From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
set up or found
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
made afraid
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
the act of departing
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
a particular point in time
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
get by special effort
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I was sent for in a hurry, because the great man had cut his hand and he was frightened to death, as people of his class always are.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
express in words
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
a special situation
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
up to a particular time
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
create by training and teaching
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
Wilfrid
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From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I will begin at the beginning, from the moment that I entered Flower’s house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading *CHAPTER XV* *THE REAL THING* They found a carriage to themselves which they entered as the train was starting, secure in the knowledge that they would be uninterrupted till Victoria Station was reached.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think I am going to tell you more than you expect," Wilfrid smiled.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now tell me your story," Russell suggested.
