Chapter XXIII · The Meet

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

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From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

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From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

a short personal letter

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

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From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

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From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

distributed or sold illicitly

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

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From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

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From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

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From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

at any time

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

past form of “furbish” — polish and make shiny

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

ten 10s

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

and nothing more

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

set down according to a plan

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

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 Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

above and across; more than

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

make a painting

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

a strong liking

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

first in rank or degree

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

gather

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

detached by cutting

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE Crooked Billet Hotel and Posting house, on the Bushmead road had been severed from society by the Crumpletin Railway.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

up to a particular time

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “A rally might be andy enough for goods and eavy marchandise,” Joe said; “but as to gents ever travellin’ by sich contraband means, that was utterly and entirely out of the question.

having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It had indeed been cut off in the prime of life: for Joe Cherriper, the velvet-collared doeskin-gloved Jehu of the fast Regulator Coach, had backed his opinion of the preference of the public for horse transit over steam, by laying out several hundred pounds of his accumulated fees upon the premises, just as the surveyors were setting out the line.

a Caucasian

From this reading So Joe laid on the green paint and the white paint, and furbished up the sign until it glittered resplendent in the rays of the mid-day sun.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Never would appen so long as there was a well-appointed coach like the Regulator to be ad.”