7.10
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From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WANTED, A PASSAGE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
Acquaverdi
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From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
dunnage-sack
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From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
minute-hand
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From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
not any; not one
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading WANTED, A PASSAGE.
PiazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
proprieties
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From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
not used up
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
cut with a saw
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
scandalizeverbUS /ˈskændəlaɪz/
strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
squeamishadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
having a supporting base
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading The minute-hand of the clock above the central entrance of the station crept up to the vertical, and began to droop.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading WANTED, A PASSAGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
Weems
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From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been agreed that we were to start off next morning by the 7.10 train, and half an hour before that time saw me standing before the Columbus statue in the Piazza Acquaverdi.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I intended to have no more breezes with him if it could be avoided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Weems was such a mighty squeamish little creature about the proprieties that I thought an old dunnage-sack would scandalize him, and so had purchased a drab portmanteau for my kit at the cost of half my remaining capital.
