used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
(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 Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
NattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
having a supporting base
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jenny noticed this, and thought he had been sitting up all night.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Natty did not look so well as usual, as his face was somewhat haggard.
precisely as stated
From this reading "And a very pleasant one," rejoined Miss Arrow.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
Wargrove
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From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I guess this is a surprise," said Natty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two were standing on number nine platform of Liverpool Street Station waiting for the Wargrove train, and the meeting was accidental.
