Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

the act of closing something

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

a native of inhabitant of the Czech Republic

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

set up or found

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a person of German nationality

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

sing with closed lips

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

go away from a place

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

for the most part

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

used to form the superlative

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

not any; not one

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

many times at short intervals

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

by chance

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

be seated

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

in the near future

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

not in physical motion

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

possessing sweep

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

create by training and teaching

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading HOW HELEN CAME TO MALOJA At Coire, or Chur, as the three-tongued Swiss often term it--German being the language most in vogue in Switzerland--Helen found a cheerful looking mountain train awaiting the coming of its heavy brother from far off Calais.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Helen, having no cumbersome baggage to impede her movements, was swept in on the crest of the earliest wave, and obtained a corner near the corridor.

during the time that

From this reading Even in the first class carriages nearly every seat was filled in a few minutes, while pandemonium reigned in the cheaper sections.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading She meant to leave her handbag there, stroll up and down the station for a few minutes, mainly to look at the cosmopolitan crowd, and perhaps buy some fruit; but the babel of English, German, French, and Italian, mixed with scraps of Russian and Czech, that raged round a distracted conductor warned her that the wiser policy was to sit still.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was soon packed to the doors, for those Alpine valleys hum with life and movement during the closing days of July.