used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
booking-office
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From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
Dawnay's
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From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
to come or go into
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
Exeter
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From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
give expression to
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
immediately past
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
go away from a place
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
come together
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
of an obscure nature
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
on one occasion
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
with speed
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
suedenounUS /sweɪd/
leather with a napped surface
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, in preference to following on foot, I drove to the station in a fly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
Totnes
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From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
up-platform
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From this reading He had never once removed those grey suede gloves, though the day was so hot, for on the up-platform the man in the straw hat was still idling behind him.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw that his intention was to leave Totnes.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of people were waiting for the train, and I, discerning Mr Dawnay's intention of travelling, entered the booking-office and bought a ticket for Exeter.
at the time that
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last the London express came roaring into the station, when the man whom I was there to meet quickly entered a first-class corridor compartment, and while I remained vigilant, I saw the mysterious watcher enter a carriage a little way behind.
