used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
anew
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
Curé
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From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
in a serious manner
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
eddied
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From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
the act of departing
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
Marleau
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From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
RAYMOND
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From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
St
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From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
tem
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From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
create by training and teaching
From this reading |RAYMOND descended from the train on the opposite side from the station platform.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obviously not going to be a pleasant experience, that walk!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
at the time that
From this reading He swore earnestly to himself, as he picked his way further back across the siding tracks to guard against the chance of being seen from the platform when the train started on again.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A furious gust of wind eddied down the length of the train, caught at his travelling bag, and banged it violently against his knees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He proposed that Monsieur le Curé, _pro tem_., of St. Marleau, should have a start sufficient to afford a guarantee against the possibility of any further association with the other that night!
