adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
Carlton
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From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
dining-car
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From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
Hohenwalds
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From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
how
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From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
PrincessesnounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Hohenwalds were served in the dining-car after the other passengers had finished, and were in consequence only to be seen when they passed by the doors of the other compartments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But this same morning, after luncheon, the three Princesses, instead of returning to their own car, seated themselves in the compartment adjoining the dining-car, while the men of their party lit their cigars and sat in a circle around them.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She was seated between Miss Morris and Carlton, directly opposite the Hohenwalds, and so near them that she had to speak in a whisper.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But Miss Morris had her wish gratified without that exertion.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading "I was wondering how long they could stand three men smoking in one of the boxes they call cars," said Mrs. Downs.
