used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
a-comin
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From this reading "An' who's a-comin' to 'old me on?"
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
angnounUS /æŋ/
a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
be'ind
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From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
Bindle
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From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
cart-horses
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From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
cartagenoun
the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
contractorsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræktərz/
plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
Daley
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From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
DOWNINGnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
being one more than seven
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
Empsom
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From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
idiomnounUS /ˈɪdiəm/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
Messrs
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From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "An' who's a-comin' to 'old me on?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
orse
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From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
ready-harnessed
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From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The foreman explained in the idiom adopted by foreman that "orders is orders."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "An' who's a-comin' to 'old me on?"
the upper part of anything
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A DOWNING STREET SENSATION "Me ride eight miles on an 'orse!" exclaimed Bindle, looking up at the foreman in surprise.
who's
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From this reading "An' who's a-comin' to 'old me on?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Bindle stood in the yard of Messrs. Empsom & Daley, cartage contractors, regarding a pair of burly cart-horses, ready-harnessed, with the traces thrown over their backs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can ride on top, run beside, or 'ang on be'ind; but you got to be at Merton at twelve o'clock," he said.
