Chapter XII

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

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

(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 There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

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

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

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

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

cheerful and bright

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

get or ask advice from

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

every person

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

a social unit living together

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

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

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

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

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "So here ye are," said the millionnaire.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

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

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

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

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

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

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "So here ye are," said the millionnaire.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

not any; not one

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

above and across; more than

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

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 There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So here ye are," said the millionnaire.

express in words

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So here ye are," said the millionnaire.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

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

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

express a supposition

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

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

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

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

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

create by training and teaching

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

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

From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

at the time that

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

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

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

which person or people

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

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From this reading There was no doubt this time as to who Lord Erradeen was as he approached the termination of his journey; and when he had reached the neighbourhood of the loch, a bustle of guards and porters--that is to say, of the one guard belonging to the train, and the one porter belonging to the station, familiarly known by name to all the passengers--ushered up to the carriage in which he was seated the beaming presence of Mr. Williamson.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading There is in the winter season, when the stream of tourists is cut off, a sort of family and friendly character about the Highland railways.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The travellers in most cases know each other by sight, if no more; and consult over a new-comer with the curiosity of a homely community, amid which a new figure passing in the street excites sentiments of wonder and interest as a novelty.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "So here ye are," said the millionnaire.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Who do you suppose that will be at this time of the year?" they say; and the little country stations are full of greetings, and everybody is welcomed who comes, and attended by kindly farewells who goes away.