used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
Avery's
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From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
dearly loved
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
Billingsgatenoun
foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
GoodmannounUS /ˈɡʊdmən/
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
Hallett
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From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a lonely spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a lonely spot.
Jabez
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From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
and nothing more
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
lamenessnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
immediately past
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It is a lonely spot.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
with speed
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
SpinsnounUS /spɪnz/
plural of “spin” — a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a lonely spot.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
Truro
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From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
under normal conditions
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before I had gone very far, my horse showed a slight lameness and I was, perforce, obliged to travel at a slow pace.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
at the time that
From this reading Night comes on rapidly at this season and it was very dark when I reached the confines of Billingsgate.
in or at the place that
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
in the company of; together with
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
YarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Uncle Jabez Spins A Yarn. (continued) You know where Goody Hallett lives, Goodman Rich?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After spending an hour last evening with your beloved pastor, Mr. Webb, I resumed my journey to Truro just as the shades of evening were gathering, expecting to reach Mr. Avery’s in time for his usually late supper.
