used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
GRAILnounUS /ɡreɪl/
the object of any prolonged endeavor
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
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 It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
MechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
Paddington
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From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
Praed
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From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
smoke-charged
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From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS OF A BETTER QUEST THAN THAT OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
Wanless
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From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His farewells were cheerful, but his heart was downcast enough, and the further the slow, crawling train took him from home the heavier his heart became.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was dark long before he reached Paddington, to be there turned out upon the murky bewilderment of London streets, knowing not where to turn his footsteps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mechanically he followed the string of people and cabs flowing out of the station into Praed Street, the lamps of which showed faintly through damp, smoke-charged air.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Thomas Wanless set out for London, within a week after his daughter's disappearance, on a dull, cold, January morning.
