218
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From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
3
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From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
97
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From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
Cullen
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From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
Frederic
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From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
HOLDING-UP
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From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
Lamy
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From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
most important element
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
not any; not one
From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
on one occasion
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
OVERLANDadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
established beyond doubt
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOLDING-UP OF OVERLAND NO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I at once ordered 97 and 218 coupled to the connecting train, and in an hour we were back on the main line.
at the time that
From this reading When I had first joined the party, I had given orders for 97 to be kicked in between the main string and their special, so as not to deprive the occupants of 218 of the view from their observation saloon and balcony platform.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading While waiting for the overland to arrive, Mr. Cullen asked me to do something which, as it later proved to have considerable bearing on the events of that night, is worth mentioning, trivial as it seems.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 3 On the third day a despatch came from Frederic Cullen telling his father he would join us at Lamy on No. 3 that evening.
