used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
Bodery
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
Brayport
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broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
chocknounUS /tʃɑːk/
a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
remove the dust from
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
give expression to
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
fortiesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiz/
the time of life between 40 and 50
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
how
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From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
a particular point in time
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
smoking-carriage
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From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
sprightlinessnoun
animation and energy in action or expression
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Bodery folded up his newspapers, reached down his bag from the netting, and prepared to alight.
precisely as stated
From this reading The editor of the _Beacon_ had enjoyed a very pleasant journey, despite broiling sun and searching dust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stepped from the carriage with the laboured sprightliness of a man past the forties, and a moment later Sidney Carew was at his side.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOOKS The London express rolled with stately deliberation into Brayport station.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading He knew the possibilities of a first-class smoking-carriage--how to regulate the leeward window and chock off the other with a wooden match borrowed from the guard.
