used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
in actual fact
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
alleviatedadjectiveUS /əˈliːvieɪtɪd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
cannot
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From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
cat-naps
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From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
give expression to
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
set up or found
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
immediately past
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
as might be expected
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
a brief written record
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
and nothing more
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
an amount of time
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Partly on account of my infirmity, though more on account of a taste for rural quiet and retirement, my railroad journeys are few and far between.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the end of the first hour, however, I was pleased to find that I was growing comfortably drowsy, and proceeded to compose myself for a nap, which I hoped might last to my destination.
which person or people
From this reading Railroad rides are naturally tiresome to persons who cannot read on the cars, and, being one of those unfortunates, I resigned myself, on taking my seat in the train, to several hours of tedium, alleviated only by such cat-naps as I might achieve.
showing curiosity
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, as every one knows, the improvements in the conveniences of the best equipped trains have in that period been very great, and for a considerable time I found myself amply entertained in taking note first of one ingenious device and then of another, and wondering what would come next.
a late time of life
From this reading Strange as the statement may seem in days like these, it had actually been five years since I had been on an express train of a trunk line.
