used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
in the past
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
at or in the front
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
crammingverbUS /ˈkræmɪŋ/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
a movement into or inward
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
and nothing more
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
and nothing more
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
Phil
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From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
in the near future
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
textbooksnounUS /ˈtekstbʊks/
plural of “textbook” — a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
create by training and teaching
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
Truckleford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His recollection of all that had happened since he had taken that same train two months ago was startled by one of the associations of the first journey in the life entering a compartment just ahead of him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had bought all the textbooks of gunnery that he could find in the shops, and had sat up cramming the previous night.
precisely as stated
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four of them were in his bag and one was under his arm, along with some magazines that he had bought at the stall, as he followed the porter down the platform of the station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HELEN ARRIVES Phil enclosed his father's cablegram in a letter to the vicar of Truckleford, which was answered by a telegram reminding him that he was expected "home" very soon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With only thirty-six hours which he could call his own before he reported for duty, he set out by the early afternoon train.
