used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
codgernoun
used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading “His name was Mr. Scott,” said Shirley demurely.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
increase twofold
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
everybody's
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From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His name was Mr. Scott,” said Shirley demurely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
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 At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
immediately past
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “His name was Mr. Scott,” said Shirley demurely.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “His name was Mr. Scott,” said Shirley demurely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON WITH THE PANORAMA.
on one occasion
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
PANORAMAnounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading ON WITH THE PANORAMA.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “His name was Mr. Scott,” said Shirley demurely.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “His name was Mr. Scott,” said Shirley demurely.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
Shirley
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From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At last she had one name of some one who knew her double.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON WITH THE PANORAMA.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dick inquired, as once more he went through the process of settling everybody’s baggage and settled himself, too, down on a Pullman seat by Shirley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
which person or people
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON WITH THE PANORAMA.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who was the old codger with whom you were shaking hands, Shirley, as I came up?”
