used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
airportnounUS /ˈerpɔːrt/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
DoctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
Dulcie
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From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
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 Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
EAVESDROPPERnoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
being one more than seven
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
escortsnounUS /ˈeskɔːrts/
plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
ExcellenciesnounUS /ˈekˈslensiz/
plural of “excellency” — a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
half-past
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From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
Hammond
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From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
Kasumigaura
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From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
laggardnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
MoonbeamnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːm/
a ray of moonlight
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
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 Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
seven-fifteen
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From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
Sims
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From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
carry out
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
TokionounUS /toʊˈkiːoʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
Trigg
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From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Hammond had reached the airport at a very early hour but it was not until seven-fifteen that he saw in the distance a group of cars bringing the last laggard passengers, among them Dulcie and her elderly escorts, Doctors Trigg and Sims.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Moonbeam was to take off from Kasumigaura at half-past seven on Sunday morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the last compliments to be paid, the last papers to be signed, the last farewells to be spoken, and at twenty minutes of eight the Moonbeam took flight.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Hammond gave a sigh of relief, and went at once into the directors’ room where their Excellencies, the Japanese Ministers of State and War, awaited him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As on her arrival, she circled the city of Tokio, returned to salute the port of Kasumigaura, and sailed out over the Pacific Ocean on the last leg of her journey around the world.
