used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
give expression to
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
engage in
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
held or filled or in use
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
move hurridly
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
smokernounUS /ˈsmoʊkər/
a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The run to London by the express was to occupy an hour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a rush for the carriages, and before they could make their way to a first-class smoker, every seat was occupied.
Wenaston
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From this reading As Wenaston and his companions entered the station the train stood ready by the platform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of people were in the same case as themselves, being unable to find places.
at the time that
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He stopped an official and asked when the next train would start.
