11
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From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
14
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From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
coal-heaver
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From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
ConsistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
drabsnounUS /dræbz/
plural of “drab” — a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
dustersnounUS /ˈdʌstərz/
plural of “duster” — a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
a man of refinement
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
Greenleaf
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From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
Izaak
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From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
Kensington
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From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
not any; not one
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
pleasant-looking
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From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
prepossessverb
possess beforehand
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "That,"--looking with mild disgust at the dirty and ragged leg sitting by his own.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
create by training and teaching
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Undoubtedly true, Mr. Greenleaf," answered the neighbor, "but what caused the remark?"
belonging to which person
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
in the company of; together with
From this reading One pleasant-looking old gentleman whose face shone under a broad brim, and whose cleanly drabs were brought into distasteful proximity with the garments of a drunken coal-heaver, after a vain effort to edge away, relieved his mind by turning to his neighbor with the statement, "Consistency is a jewel."
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 Travelling bags, shawls, and dusters marked that people were making for the 11 A.M. New York train, Kensington depot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Gentlemen, let not prejudice prepossess you._" Izaak Walton Car No. 14, Fifth Street line, Philadelphia, was crowded.
