used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
any thing at all
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
a small house with a single story
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then he made his way up to the cottage door and knocked.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
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From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Then he made his way up to the cottage door and knocked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then he made his way up to the cottage door and knocked.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
respectablyadverbUS /riˈspektəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
soliloquynounUS /səˈlɪləkwi/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
express in words
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time he had finished this soliloquy Harry had neared the cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he made his way up to the cottage door and knocked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he made his way up to the cottage door and knocked.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
which person or people
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle- aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, and having reached the little garden gate, hung his horse's bridle over a rail, with the full knowledge that the animal would be well content to stand at ease an unlimited time where she was left.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Well, if you please, ma'am," said the butler, "I'm just come to know if you can tell me anything about my young master, Mr Amos.
