used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
(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 An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Besides, how could it be a _Train de Luxe_ if it caused train-sickness or any discomfort?
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
couldn't
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From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
traveling across
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
deck-chair
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From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Besides, how could it be a _Train de Luxe_ if it caused train-sickness or any discomfort?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
Ermengarde
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From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
only a very short time before
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
how
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From this reading Besides, how could it be a _Train de Luxe_ if it caused train-sickness or any discomfort?
humming-top
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From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
lullingverbUS /ˈlʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
Luxeadjective
elegant and sumptuous
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
on one occasion
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
oneself
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From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
scoutedverbUS /ˈskaʊtɪd/
past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
slackensverbUS /ˈslækənz/
third-person singular of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
move hurridly
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
moving very fast
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
train-sickness
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From this reading Besides, how could it be a _Train de Luxe_ if it caused train-sickness or any discomfort?
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
turbinenounUS /ˈtɜːrbaɪn/
rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
turbine's
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From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
ultra-rapid
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From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
precisely as stated
From this reading An Innocent Very Much Abroad Having once conceded the point, Arthur did all he could to forward the foreign trip.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Besides, in fifty minutes there was hardly time to settle oneself comfortably; while as for being tired or faint in that short crossing, the idea was absurd; a deck-chair and the gentle lulling of the turbine's swift and smooth motion was superior to any bed, while the _Train de Luxe_ was simply an invitation to repose.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Ermengarde must go by Calais; on those splendid turbine vessels people couldn't be ill if they tried during the whole fifty minutes across, and she hardly thought she should try.
wobbleverbUS /ˈwɑːbəl/
move unsteadily
From this reading Some one suggested rocking as an accompaniment to ultra-rapid motion, but that idea was scouted; great speed means smooth motion; does a humming-top wobble before it slackens speed?
