used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
Euston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
Kincaid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
loose-limbed
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From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
railway-station
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From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
express in words
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
carry out
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
propel through the air
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
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 She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He shook Mary's hand and remarked that it was a nice day for travelling.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had been intending to say something grateful on greeting him, but his manner did not invite it, so she tried to throw her thanks into a look instead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor was there, lounging loose-limbed and bony, by his mother's side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She suffered at first from slight embarrassment, not knowing if she should take her own ticket, nor what assistance was expected of a companion at a railway-station.
at the time that
From this reading The sun shone bright when she met Mrs. Kincaid at Euston.
