used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you with despatches?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Yes,” said the other, in some astonishment at the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes,” said the other, in some astonishment at the question.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
despatches
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From this reading “Are you with despatches?”
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
M'Caskey
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From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
massivelyadverbUS /ˈmæsɪvli/
to a massive degree or in a massive manner
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Yes,” said the other, in some astonishment at the question.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Yes,” said the other, in some astonishment at the question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
in the near future
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
arousing affect
From this reading “I beg pardon,” said M'Caskey, approaching and touching his hat in salute.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As the train glided smoothly into the station, M'Caskey passed down the platform, peering into each carriage as if in search of an unexpected friend.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
a Caucasian
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
which person or people
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not come,” muttered he, in a voice of displeasure, loud enough to be heard by the solitary first-class passenger, who soon after emerged with some enormous bags of white linen massively sealed, and bearing addresses in parchment.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said the other, in some astonishment at the question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you with despatches?”
