used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
rid of obstructions
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
give expression to
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
glass-factory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
the act of departing
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
only a very short time before
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
INEXPLICABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
for more time
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
engage in
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
as might be expected
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
not any; not one
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
and nothing more
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
sand-pit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
side-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
required or under orders
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That plan is not quite complete, for though there was only this one line joining the stations A and B there was a short side-line, H I, which led to a sand-pit which had supplied a glass-factory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But since the glass-factory had failed, they no longer worked the sand-pit; and the side-line was practically abandoned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But if the matter had been as simple as the side-line would appear to make it, I should hardly have omitted it from the first map.
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Here is the complete plan: Station A D C Station B. x------x----x----x / H/ / K/ / I/ It will naturally be supposed that this side-line leading to the sand-pit is going to provide the explanation, the quite simple explanation of the disappearance of the express.
but in spite of that
From this reading IN WHICH THE CATASTROPHE WHICH APPEARS ON THE POINT OF BEING EXPLAINED, GROWS YET MORE INEXPLICABLE So far I have only given the simplest plan of the line that I might get the basis of the affair as clear as possible.
