used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
du
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Lady Anne!" he exclaimed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
Gare
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
a young female
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At that moment she recognized him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
Julien
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From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
go away from a place
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment she recognized him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
Nord
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading With a purely mechanical effort he raised his hat and held out his hand.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading At that moment she recognized him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At that moment she recognized him.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment she recognized him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
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 Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
two-twenty
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
at the time that
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF LADY ANNE It was exactly nine forty-five in the evening, about three weeks later, when the two-twenty from London steamed into the Gare du Nord.
which person or people
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julien, from his place among the little crowd wedged in behind the gates, gazed with blank amazement at the girl who, among the first to leave the train, was presenting her ticket to the collector.
