used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
in actual fact
From this reading The Westons actually lingered by the way.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
confined by bonds
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Westons actually lingered by the way.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
dearly loved
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
how
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From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
immediately past
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The Westons actually lingered by the way.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
not any; not one
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
partings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
express a supposition
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
precisely as stated
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
VirginiannounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjən/
a native or resident of Virginia
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Westons actually lingered by the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were last looks to be taken of home, and its neighborhood; there were partings to be given to many objects in nature, dear from association, as ancient friends.
Westons
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From this reading The Westons actually lingered by the way.
at the time that
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
whittlenounUS /ˈwɪtəl/
English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
From this reading He is bound to be in a hurry, for how knows he but there may be a bargain depending, and he may reach his destination in time to whittle successfully for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading It is altogether different with a Yankee; there is no enjoyment for him from the time he starts on a journey until he reaches the end of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are very much mistaken in your estimate of the character of a Virginian, if you suppose he allows himself, or his horses, to be driven post-haste, when there is no urgent necessity for it.
