used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TOLEDO, AND TALKS ABOUT SPAIN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOLEDO, AND TALKS ABOUT SPAIN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
being one more than ten
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Toledo is about fifty–six miles from Madrid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Toledo is about fifty–six miles from Madrid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toledo is about fifty–six miles from Madrid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
go away from a place
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
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 The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading Toledo is about fifty–six miles from Madrid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Toledo is about fifty–six miles from Madrid.
absolutely essential
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/
plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Toledo is about fifty–six miles from Madrid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading TOLEDO, AND TALKS ABOUT SPAIN.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
not in physical motion
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading TOLEDO, AND TALKS ABOUT SPAIN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
up to a particular time
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
TOLEDOnounUS /təˈliːdoʊ/
an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie
From this reading TOLEDO, AND TALKS ABOUT SPAIN.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
at the time that
From this reading The special was to leave at six; and it was still dark when the long line of small omnibuses that conveyed the company to the station passed through the streets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What is the matter with that man?” asked Sheridan, attracted by the cries of a man on the sidewalk with a sort of pole in his hand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the principal had laid out a large day’s work, it became necessary to procure a special train, as the first regular one did not reach Toledo till after eleven o’clock.
