used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
Carlists
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From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
a message received and understood
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
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 Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
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 In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
determined
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading It was the latter circumstance that was most troublesome, since it made it impossible to get any definite information.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here a long stay was made, during which information was received of so serious a character that it was resolved, for the present at least, not to go any farther.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The train, which had been released by the Carlists, went on its way, and after running about ten miles, came to a little town.
which person or people
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading In the first place, the train which had immediately preceded had halted at the next station beyond, and this train could not move until the other had started; but, in addition to this, there came reports of all sorts, to the effect that the whole country was swarming with Carlists, who had occupied the lines of railroad and cut the telegraph wires.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THE SPANISH PRIEST MEETS WITH A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
