used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
(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 Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
in addition
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
from appearances alone
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
Batum
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From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
clothing in general
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
densitynounUS /ˈdensəti/
the amount per unit size
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
staying power
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
locomotionnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
the power or ability to move
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
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 They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
move hurridly
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
Tiflisnoun
the capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura river
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
precisely as stated
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They judged it was quite likely that they would be, for they observed that nearly all the passengers on the train went third class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
in or at the place that
From this reading Raymond declared that that was where they belonged also, for with the exposure and hardships of their long journey their clothes had become very disreputable in appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The train which the boys boarded was a very slow one, with, apparently, a maximum speed of about fifteen miles an hour; nevertheless it seemed heavenly to them to have a mode of locomotion other than that supplied by their own legs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, too, they were alone in the compartment, and hoped they would continue to be alone all night.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Sidney had expected to try to send a cable from Tiflis to their mother in New York, but the station agent had exhibited such density regarding the English language that he decided to wait until they reached Batum.
