used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
(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 The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
any thing at all
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
cateredverbUS /ˈkeɪtərd/
past form of “cater” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
cattle-truck
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From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
Duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
else
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From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
apart from; not including
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
set up or found
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
haunches
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From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
HELMAR
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From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
pow-wow
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From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
predominatingverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
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 HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
third-class
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From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Apparently this was the class principally catered for by the railway company, for George had observed before entering the train that the greater number of the carriages were labelled "third."
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HELMAR TO THE RESCUE The third-class carriage in which George took his place was not the comfortable, up-to-date compartment to be found on European railways.
white-washed
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From this reading At first glance it appeared to be more like a cattle-truck than anything else, except that it lacked the white-washed walls and healthy smell of such places.
which person or people
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "pen," as he designated it, was filled with a contingent of all classes of people, Egyptians predominating.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The majority were squatting on their haunches on the floor, regardless of those who wished to move about, in an attitude reminding one for all the world of the "Dusky Red Man" of America holding a "pow-wow."
