used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
Annandale
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
CANDLESnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
give expression to
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
hackman
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From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
idlers
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From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
intersectverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsekt/
meet at a point
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
and nothing more
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES Annandale derives its chief importance from the fact that two railway lines intersect there.
ulsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading Suddenly out of the shadows came a tall, curious figure of a man clad in a long ulster.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Chicago Express paused only for a moment while the porter deposited my things beside me on the platform.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Light streamed from the open door of the station; a few idlers paced the platform, staring into the windows of the cars; the village hackman languidly solicited my business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
produce a literary work
From this reading As I write, it is with a quickening of the sensation I received on the occasion of my first meeting with Bates.
