used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
(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 She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
in addition
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
Hannah
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From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
come to pass
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
locomotivesnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “locomotive” — a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
a particular point in time
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
express in words
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She sighed for the old coaching days, and hated the thought of all locomotives propelled by steam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Hannah Martin had never been much of a traveller.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She often boasted of her abnormal lack of nerves, but she was also heard to say that accidents by rail were fearful and common, and likely to happen at any moment.
a late time of life
From this reading It was years since she set her foot inside a railway carriage.
