ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
leftnounUS /left/
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 The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES Herbert stopped overnight at Columbus.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The consequence was, that before he had quite reached the depot he saw the cars going out at the other end.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The first train eastward left Columbus at seven o'clock in the morning.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He ran as fast as possible, hoping still to make up for lost time, but it was in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Herbert's intention to take this train, but unfortunately, as he thought at the time, the clock at the hotel by which his movements were guided was ten minutes too slow.
