Chapter VII

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

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

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

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A few of these travelers were turned back.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

cause to be bored

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

being one more than seven

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

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

From this reading A few of these travelers were turned back.

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

having dark hairs mixed with grey or white

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

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

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

become covered with mist

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

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

From this reading Fay had some misgivings concerning the inspection he expected at the small house on the quay.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

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

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

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

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A few of these travelers were turned back.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This van bore the magic legend “H.M.S.” on its barred sides.

create by training and teaching

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A few of these travelers were turned back.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

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

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A few of these travelers were turned back.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One, at least, was bundled into a closed van, which climbed the hill and was swallowed by the night mist.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading PASSENGERS FOR HOLLAND The channel boat Flushing was waiting the boat train that left London Bridge Station at eight P.M. The grizzled skipper leaned from the bridge and watched the queue of travelers wind slowly along the quay, disappear into a little house and emerge somewhat ruffled in feelings.