2.15
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From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
Durend
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From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
death of a person
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
Harwich
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From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
a boy or man
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
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 His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Max obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
on one occasion
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
and nothing more
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
on the contrary
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
express in words
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
in a serious manner
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
move stealthily
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
that is looked for
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
refrain from harming
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
not in physical motion
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
carry out
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His preparations did not take long, and there was still a little time to spare before he needed to start; therefore he sought out Dale to say good-bye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His mother had cabled for his return, and he was to get ready to catch the 2.15 train for Harwich at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He held a slip of paper in his hand, and in rather a grave voice informed the lad that his father was seriously ill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
at the time that
From this reading Max Durend at Home It was only two days after the close of the races when the head master called Durend into his room.
