used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
COINCIDENCESnounUS /koʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/
plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
cruising-ground
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From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
eddied
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From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
set up or found
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
ten 10s
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
a full supply
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
ratingsnounUS /ˈreɪtɪŋz/
plural of “rating” — an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
express in words
From this reading "Can't say I like the idea of this part as a cruising-ground.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was bitterly cold, too, and occasionally drifting flakes of snow eddied in the howling wind.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
storm-flap
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From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
Thurso
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From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
Wakefield
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From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading "Cheerful sort of show, this!" exclaimed Wakefield, as he buttoned the storm-flap of his waterproof coat.
at the time that
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NIGHT OF COINCIDENCES IT was late on the following day when Meredith and his companions, together with close on six hundred naval ratings and a corresponding quantity of kit and baggage, found themselves dumped down upon the platform at Thurso.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The long Highland night had fallen, bringing with it wind and rain in plenty, and altogether things looked too desolate for words.
