used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Taking advantage of her position she wrote the following note.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
without deviation
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
half the width of an em
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
Eunice
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From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Taking advantage of her position she wrote the following note.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
HoneymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
immediately past
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
in like or similar manner
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
a brief written record
From this reading Taking advantage of her position she wrote the following note.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Taking advantage of her position she wrote the following note.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
simplifiedverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
create by training and teaching
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
UsualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
Volrees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
Volrees-Seabright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the porter passed through the coach in which Eunice sat, he recognized her and she likewise recognized him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In order that they both might look directly out of a window Eunice insisted on taking a seat behind Mr. Volrees.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Eunice perceived that the porter remembered her and she was glad of it, for it simplified the work before her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _A Honeymoon Out Of The Usual Order._ The much heralded Volrees-Seabright marriage is at last a reality, and a morning train is now bearing the distinguished couple through the beautiful mountain scenery of the state, en route to an Atlantic seaport, whence they are to set sail for an extended tour through the Old World.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Taking advantage of her position she wrote the following note.
