Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

having companions or an escort

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading This term, however, the advantages of the fast train were considerable.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

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From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This term, however, the advantages of the fast train were considerable.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

being eight more than forty

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This term, however, the advantages of the fast train were considerable.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

one of four equal parts

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

an educational institution

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

express a supposition

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

acceptance of despair

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading This term, however, the advantages of the fast train were considerable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This term, however, the advantages of the fast train were considerable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

being five more than twenty

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

under normal conditions

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was particularly anxious to have the corner bed in his dormitory.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were two afternoon trains to Fernhurst: one left London at three-thirty and arrived at a quarter to six; the other left at four-eighteen, stopped at every station between Basingstoke and Salisbury, waited twenty-five minutes at Templecombe for a connection, and finally reached Fernhurst at eight-twenty-three.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

at the time that

From this reading It began, I suppose, on a certain September afternoon, when Roland Whately travelled back to school by the three-thirty train from Waterloo.

which person or people

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is needless to state that by far the greater part of the school travelled down by the four-eighteen--who for the sake of a fast train and a comfortable journey would surrender forty-eight minutes of his holidays?--and usually, of course, Roland accompanied the many.