used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
in addition
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
Anson
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From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
dogcartnoun
a cart drawn by a dog
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
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 _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
provide as food
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
Grenier
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From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
hatboxnoun
a round piece of luggage for carrying hats
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
HoundsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
junctionsnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “junction” — the place where two or more things come together
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
pocketedverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪd/
past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
quitted
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From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
Redivivus
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From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
Scarsdale
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From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
having come into contact
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He ascertained that Green had quitted the Fox and Hounds Inn in time to catch the first train.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading _Philip Anson Redivivus._ Next morning Mason trudged off to Scarsdale at an early hour.
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
at the time that
From this reading He touched his cap to Grenier, when the latter smiled affably on him from the luxury of a first-class carriage, and he pocketed a tip with a grin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He returned to Grange House with the dogcart and drove Grenier to Scarsdale with his luggage, consisting of Philip's portmanteau and his own, together with a hatbox.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A porter was also feed lavishly, and the station master was urbanity itself as he explained the junctions and the time London would be reached.
