used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
CeltnounUS /selt/
a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
give expression to
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
highly-strung
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From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
JudahnounUS /ˈdʒuːdə/
(Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
the force of workers available
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
a particular point in time
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
namesakenounUS /ˈneɪmseɪk/
a person with the same name as another
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
and nothing more
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
Paddington
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From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
smoking-carriage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
uprightnessnoun
the property of being upright in posture
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The one was an eager, anxious, highly-strung Celt, with his Irish impulse and impetuosity trained into well-nigh complete obedience by years of experience; the other a phlegmatic Saxon, of small brain and much muscle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were alone in the compartment, and at the moment there existed between them that peculiar silence of sympathy which can be only the outcome of a perfect friendship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Jonathan of the pair was slim, tall, and dark, with a military uprightness of bearing, and a somewhat haughty expression on his clean-shaven face.
a late time of life
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Towards the first week in July two young men were seated in a smoking-carriage on the midday express from Paddington to Reading.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading His David was younger in years, but considerably greater in size, and like his namesake of Judah, was ruddy and of a fair countenance.
